my weight loss

[inpain11]

Hi doctor.
had bleedign in stool , stomach pain and alot unintentional weight loss , lost 2 stone over 10days - 2 weeeks, from 19 stone to 17 muscular frame, since then fro last 8 weeks my weiight has maintained if not increased, im a 30 year old male.
what can be cause of these symtpoms and weight loss

[Jaquta]

Cool!  Well done on the cricket (ashes).

Take care.  I hope you get your results back soon.

[inpain11]

nah im in UK m8 :)

[Jaquta]

You're not Australian by any chance are you?  Sorry!  The mate bit just reminds me of Oz.

Good luck with the test results.  I hope they're all OK.

[inpain10]

thanks for you reply doctor

[James G Beckerman, M.D.]

There are many different causes of bleeding in the stool that can be associated with weight loss.  In a younger person like yourself, one might consider infection or inflammatory conditions like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, in addition to other causes.  I think you made the right choice by seeing your doctor about it - some medical workup is definitely appropriate in this situation - I hope all works out well and you get to the bottom of it.  Take care.

[inpain11]

yeh already in doctors hands m8, had loads of tests so far. just thought would ask on hear aswell

[Jaquta]

I would be concerned about those symptoms and would strongly recommend you visit your doctor.  Probably fairly urgently just to be on the safe side.

The doctor is in a better position to explain possible causes, etc.

J