loose stools & bleeding

[Prince32]

For an extended period, I've been grappling with the challenge of loose stools, often accompanied by substantial bright red bleeding, despite this not meeting the definition of diarrhea. This issue has persisted for several years. However, during a stay in Nepal last year, my home country, I experienced a remarkable disappearance of these problems, despite maintaining a consistent diet inclusive of greens, gluten, dairy, and fast foods.

During my time in Nepal, an intriguing shift occurred in my bowel habits. I noticed a significant change wherein I passed hard, well-formed stools without any accompanying bleeding, a stark contrast to my experiences in the UK. Astonishingly, upon returning to the UK, the problems promptly resurfaced.

This observation solidifies the connection between the bleeding and the loose stools, as I encountered no such issues while in Nepal, my home country. It's worth noting that I underwent an endoscopy in 2017, which returned normal results.

I'm motivated to unravel the underlying differences between the UK and Nepal that seem to trigger these loose stools specifically within the UK setting. I'm considering seeking medical advice to explore whether specific tests, such as blood tests to assess vitamin levels or other diagnostic examinations, could provide insights into the root cause of these gastrointestinal issues.

[Superzob]

I think we could all benefit from your research - please keep posting

[Edgar77]

Could it be that when in your home country you were more relaxed maybe you escaped the pressures of work or the climate suited you more. People under estimate just how destructive stress can be, especially to the gut. For years my first thought was, what did I eat. Sometimes we should ask ourselves what did I do? Just a thought.

[Puffnstuff]

Well from my own experience of similar symtoms from time to time. And having same astonishing differences when away in different countries. I believe mine own problem is some sort of stress or anxiety thing although I cannot for the life of me find out why. I know when I'm on holiday my mind is on different things. But Trying to explain to a specialist is hopless. I hope you get some ghkng sorted soon best wishes.

[sammorgar]

I experienced a similar problem to that which you describe for the last 10/15 years. My father also had something similar. I used to drink a lot of orange juice with vodka and that was when I first noticed the problem. I stopped the orange juice and drank cava, same results. then I changed to prosecco, no bleeding. The only thing I can think of is sugar so now I avoid that and no sign of any bleeding certainly not for the last year or more.