Joined: 02 Feb 2004 Posts: 4 Location: Canada, Bc Powell River
Red Blood In Stool Posted: 02-02-04 02:41am
I have had red blood in my stool for about
3 weeks now. I feel sharp pains in anus
when I have a bowel movement. There are
blood streaks in my stool and blood on
tissue paper when I wipe. My feces is
hard and sumtimes lumpy. I'm only 15...
Should I be worried about cancer or
anything as serious?
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mike101
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 133 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted: 02-02-04 02:53am
It sounds like you have a hemorrhoid,
which can be very painful but is not a
problem you need to be worried about.
There are plenty of over the counter
hemorrhoid creams which will help to
resolve the problem over a 1 to 2 week
period.
I would also suggest avoiding too much
walking or exercise for a couple of weeks
and changing your diet to include easily
digested soft foods.
It is best to use water to clean up after
a bowel motion rather than wiping until
the problem settles down.
Mike
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bluejeanangel
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 32 Location: Ohio
See a Dr For Blood Posted: 03-18-04 15:52pm
I am a 44 yr old female, recently
diagnosed with colon cancer. I had a
small amt. Of bright red bleeding for 4
mo. Before I finally got help, it was
cancer. Never ever think bright red, and
small amts. Are nothing. See a Dr. If
they tell you its hemmorhoids, dont fel
embarrased, just be glad they didn't tell
you what they told me, "it's cancer"
