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Q: Bleeding ... afraid to Go to Dr
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voidoid
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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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sillyakchick
Extremely eHealthy
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goldiestar
Experienced User
| 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
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