In my opinion, it is more likely that you have ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome, because of your age. Having blood on toilet tissue is a common symptom of hemmroids. Having blood in your stool is the symptom that would cause concern, and even then, that could indicate other problems before colon cancer.

Just see your family doctor. In the mean time, you might try to eat more veggies, drink lots of water, and consider using a fiber supplement.

i was 23 when i diagnosed with colon cancer and had ulcerative colitis for 10 years. So sickness knows no age trust me. but i am a surviver and just go to your doc and get tested for your consern.

Hey my name is Charles and i have been having the same symptoms and i went to the doctor to get it checked out.. I have to go back on May 6th for a colonoscopy.. If they didnt find anything while i was doing my x rays and cat scan, then i think they would have told me and not proceed with this test.So, im very scared... And Im only 21 yrs old, but i have a family history of colon cancer.

I myself am wondering if I should get checked. I am also 22 years old, but have the added "bonus" of being born with Hirschsprung's Disease--medically known as angalostic megacolon or something like that (in English--the last six inches of nerve cells in my intestine connecting to my colon were dead.)

Two nights ago, I thought I was getting my period because of the heavy, dark-red, blood flow, but when I checked "there", it was just brown discharge. So I went further back and sure enough, it was coming out of the south end. I also found what I thought was a stuck thingy that I tried to pull out only to find it went back inside. Since then, my bowel movements have been rather small and painful and my lower abdomen has mild pain as well. Of course, I feel sometimes like I still have to go, but end up having just gas.

I guess I'm just not sure if I'm--as my parents would say--overreacting or, considering my medical history, if I really should be concerned.

Im 18 and I have been thinking about this alot lately. I've been having some symptoms that have been scaring me. I have been constipated almost everytime I have a bowel movement. I have been getting bad cramping in my lower abdominal area, and I've been gasy and bloated. My parents aren't thinking anything of it, and Im scared to go to the doctor about it. I cant stop thinking about it and am very worried.

Colon cancer is a very serious condition. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all! If you have any colon cancer in your family you have reason to be concerned. Go to the doctor immediately and tell them of the colon cx. history of the family. Demand a colonoscopy. Cancer does not prejudice against any age! If caught early colon cancer can be treated. If you are a teenager and you have symptoms make the appt. yourself if no one will make it for you but BEG your parents for a check up.