Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Please Help-scared

ok so about a month ago I started getting a dull aching in my lower left abdomen, that was pretty constant. The I went out of town on vacation and the pain got worse. So I went to emergency and the did an ultrasound to check for ovarian cysts and It was negative. the pain went back down to its normal dull aching and I returned home from my vacation. Still having the normal dull aching on lower left side ( which also does radiate to middle and back). Well today I woke up and I had blood on the toilet paper after having a bowel movement and happened 2 other times today. So I went back to emerg and the did blood work, x-rays and urine and everything came back negative. The doctor is sending me for a scope of my bowels but I have to wait a couple weeks first. I have been researching my symptoms and colon cancer keeps popping up so now I am beyond scared that is what I have. I should mention there was also a little mucous in my stool as well. I am 34 years old and mother of 3...could I really have colon caner or what other problems could it be from the symptoms I have described???
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
6045445 tn?1378644774
if you haven't ever had you period it just might be that cramps sometimes they come way before your period and then you will get it
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I had same symptoms. First bloody stools for 2 days and the second day I had a sharp pain in the lower left abdomen. I was totally scared because I couldn't move but pain went away after 5 minutes so I forgot about it. A week later, I mentioned that to my cardiologist because he was touching that area and was painful and he told me it could be diverticulitis and ask me if I notified my general doctor about these problems and I didn't. I'm going to see my general practice doctor this week and mention this and let you know what he says. In my case, it happened also after my vacation, after I was driving for 24 hours so could be than being seated for that long in a car could have triggered something.
Helpful - 0
4851940 tn?1515694593
You may have diverticular disease, internal haemorrhoids, fissure or fistula.
So it is not just cancer that can give you the symptoms of bleeding with bowel movements.

This is why it is important to have a check up to find out what exactly is the problem so that it can be treated.

I understand your concerns because I have had a similar problem for a few weeks with a lot of blood, even dripping into the toilet pan and uncomfortable sensations, but was too frightened and embarrassed to get checked out.  

Last night I experienced a lot of pain in my belly like a rod pulling down and today when a lot of blood came out, I got shocked into making an appointment straight away with my doctor.  He examined me and could see that I have a fissure so he has prescribed me with pessaries and an ointment.  I am to see him next week to see if things have improved, if not I will be referred to a specialist.  So I feel a bit anxious hoping that things will heal without having to be referred.

Try and stay calm and not panic unduly (easier said than done I know).  There is not point in worrying and getting anxious.  You have done the right thing and I admire you for having the courage to go straight away to get a proper examination.  Only then will you know the correct diagnosis and the appropriate treatment.

Let me know how you get on.

Hope you will be OK
Best wishes.

Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

Top General Health Answerers
363281 tn?1643235611
Nelson, New Zealand
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
19694731 tn?1482849837
AL
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.