Blood in Stool

[greg wagner]

Over the past several days I have noticed blood in my stool that is bright red in color.  The stool is flat as it has been for many years (but no blood).  It seems to burn or feel like the stool is passing over sandpaper when it exits.  I also have several bowel movements in a day when this occurs.  I had a colonoscopy several months ago with one polop removed but all test came back negative.  Help!

[yellowjacket21]

I'm with you. I am also 21 and just have had a considerable amount of blood in my stool for the past 3 days. I'm a little freaked out. Nothing hurts or feels torn though. I was planning to wait it out, but from what I'm reading thats not a good idea. What would cause this to happen all the sudden?

[Innocent Bystander]

To be more specific, the colonoscopy should be all you have to go through that day, and a diagnosis should be found.  They only take 15-30 minutes!!!

[Innocent Bystander]

Go see your primary physician, and get a referral to see a gastroenterologist...NOW!!!!  This could be anything from hemorhoids to wipiing too hard, to polyps in the colon.  Be assured, that a colonoscopy is a breeze.  It is a very reliable way to diagnose the source of your problem. (In other words, a colonoscopy should be the only procedure you need to determine the cause).

Again...go now

**Mangda, it is very possible, to miss a polyp during a colonscopy (but it takes usually about 5 years for polyps to "re-develop")
**Ventair, what kind of abdominal discomfort, cramp, burn, gas, and ?

[minitigertoes]

Hi.. I'm 21...I've had blood in my stool for the past 2 years or so. I get it more during the school year when i'm stressed about exams. What's a colonosopy like? I'm scared to find out it more serious than just constipation. Do I see a regular doctor then get referred to a specialist? Please help... I know waiting is not the most responsible thing to do... but I'm really scared it more than just that.

Usually the blood is a bright red and it's at the end of the stool. When I wipe...I see blood on the paper. Do I just need more fiber?

[bob_025]

i been having loose stools frm last 2 weeks and frm the last week i had seen blood coming outof my stools, which is bright red in color ,and since last night i been having problem sleeping too i have to use the toilet every half and hour and i will see some blood every time i use the toilet and little bit of loose stools comes out , and one more thing now my anus is started to burn when i try to do it. i been burbing a lot too and sometime it follows up with the fart! . i went to the doctor on last tuesday , she gave me 3 different prescription and i been takin those medicine on time , but i dont see any difference . its gettin worse i can tell , i am little worried boout this whole thing ......

[ventair]

Since February of 2007, I started to feel bloated. If before I could eat a complete 3 sets of meals, I'm now skipping my dinner for I always feel that fullness. That's always been the case until just two weeks ago, I noticed that my stools become narrow, about the size of a crayola and it's soft. On top of this, I have hiccups daily and bloated that sometimes I have difficulty in farting.  Until now, I don't eat dinner because I will experience abdominal discomfort 30 minutes after meal that will last for about 3-5 hours.This is awful because this prevent me to have a goodnight sleep.
MY question is how will you know if there's really a blood in your still (xcept for obvious scenario that you see it flowing in the toilet bowl). I mean just this morning I had a narrow stools with some blood? (bright red) clot all around my feces? Are these blood? I thought if this is blood and once exposed to water or oxygen should turn it's appearance right?

What coult it be?

Please answer ... thanks

Im 29 y/o male