Bleeding ... afraid to Go to Dr Posted: 07-10-07 21:11pm
(warning - this is gross)
I went #2 this morning and noticed a large
amount of red blood in the stool and on
the tissue. I went again, a total of about
3 times today and there was an equal
amount if not more blood. It did slow down
and stop though, but I have not had
another bowel movement since so I don't
know if it is still going on. I haven't
had any recent straining or constipation.
I am only 18 years old and eat plenty of
fiber, I'm a vegetarian.
I'm afraid to go to the dr as I know the
type of exam they will want to do, I
suffered abuse for several months in that
area 3-4 years ago and have only just
stopped having the flashbacks and panic
attacks.
What could this be? How long should I wait
until I really have to see a doctor?
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young Girl
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Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 13932 Location: everythings better in, texas USA
Posted: 07-10-07 21:20pm
oh huney go to the dc asap
but heres a better way to do it
next time u have a bowl and its bloody put
it in a jar or something...then take it
in
maybe then they wont have to run those
horrible tests
i hope your ok
please let me know how it goes
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 07-11-07 17:01pm
If you are that adamant about not seeing a
physician right away, (and I can
understand this) then give it a little
while and see what happens the next time
you have a movement. If it recurs, then
you really need to go see someone. Be
sure to adress your concerns about the
previous abuse ahead of time so your
provider will be sensitive to your issue.
My first thought is possibly ulcer, but
really it would be impossible for me to
diagnose this over a forum. I hope this
goes awway so that you won't have to face
any invasive examinations. I hope you
have been seen by a professional in regard
to the abuse, though.
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goldiestar
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 124
Re: Bleeding ... Afraid to Go to Dr Posted: 07-14-07 12:44pm
voidoid
wrote:
(warning - this is gross)
I went #2 this morning and noticed a large
amount of red blood in the stool and on
the tissue. I went again, a total of about
3 times today and there was an equal
amount if not more blood. It did slow down
and stop though, but I have not had
another bowel movement since so I don't
know if it is still going on. I haven't
had any recent straining or constipation.
I am only 18 years old and eat plenty of
fiber, I'm a vegetarian.
I'm afraid to go to the dr as I know the
type of exam they will want to do, I
suffered abuse for several months in that
area 3-4 years ago and have only just
stopped having the flashbacks and panic
attacks.
What could this be? How long should I wait
until I really have to see a
doctor?
Go see someone that you feel comfortable
with. Perhaps even a nurse practitioner if
you are not comfortable with a doctor. But
go see someone. It could very well be that
you have an internal hemorrhoid that has
just now ruptured. It could be something
very simple but it really will ease your
stress if you go and have it checked out.
Please let us know what you have decided
and what the outcome. You can do it!
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B143C
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 5
Posted: 08-09-07 19:17pm
I'm sorry you suffered abuse. I too was
sexually abused as a child. Panic attacks
are horrible things I know. I'm the same
way about not wanting to be checked down
there - but once you are in the office and
talking about what's going on . . . you
forget about that and start focusing on
the task at hand. Perhaps you could also
mention the sexual abuse - by the way -
docs are held to a confidentiallty clause
so don't worry about word getting out.
Sometimes sexual abuse can even be
culpurate of damaging things like this.
Doctors hear it all and it isn't easy
telling someone - but if anything it will
make this doctor be extra nice and
understanding with you about testing and
things.
