blood in stool

[selena551]

Hi, I am 20 years old and I recently saw a little drop of bright red blood on the toilet paper after bowel movement, I have recently been feeling constipated and sometimes diarrhea. I also see mucus sometimes after bowel movement. I am a little bit worried because I have a family history of colon cancer on my mother's side and on my father's side. I was wondering you you might know what I might have or if I should worry about colon cancer or if im just irritated from constipation or even hemmroids. Anyway I do not really know so this is why I am seeking medical advice. Please help!

[bear76]

I have the same things happening to me do you have cramps aswell? Please let me know how you get on.

[Ratnakar Kini]

Hi selena551,
Bleeding per rectum could be due to various reasons like hemorrhoids, polyps, IBD and cancer.Cancer is uncommon at 20 years of age.
Since you have a family history of cancer, you come under high risk group and a regular examination is needed.
Colonoscopy should be done to find out the cause of blood and mucus in stool
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D