For the past two weeks my stool has been loose. Not diarreha but not hard. For the past two days I've had bright red blood and mucus in my stool. I think I've lost around 8-10 lbs. Could this be colon cancer. I've very scared.
Cancer - 7 Answers
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Since I'm not a doctor, I can't be positive about this response, so I would definitely suggest seeing one. However, it sounds like your bowels are just irritated from the loose stool. This can be brought on my stress, diet, and other factors. If you go to the doctor, they will probably ask you about the kinds of foods you eat, if you're stressed out, and how much fiber is in your diet. There's no reason for you to jump to conclusions and automatically assume that you have cancer. I would definitely see a doctor asap, though.
2 :
dont worry... this might be disentry! the best think is have good diet and go see a doctor as soon as possilble! u should see a doctor before it becomes a serious case so if u can then see a doctor today u should not ingnore it... good luck
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Well, to answer your question...Yes. Any Bright red blood per rectum (BRBPR) is abnormal. You could have hemmorhoids or a fissure, but I doubt it. A change in stool habits, blood and weight loss can be indicative of Colo-rectal cancer. The only way to know for sure is to see your doctor...soon. DO NOT put this off. Colon cancer is treatable if caught early enough. You will need a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy for diagnoses (With a biopsy). ANyway...good luck, hope it turns out to be nothing!
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Sounds more like C-diff but you need to go see a doc ASAP and get this checked out. If your regular doc can't see you then go to an urgent care or walk in clinic and get checked. Get off the computer and go now.
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Not likely.. Bright red blood indicates blood coming from close to the anal opening..as in a hemorrhoid (which I BET you have right now) as well as the mucus... DARK blood (usually appears black) is when you worry...it is doubtful any weight-loss you've had comes from this...since you have not had diarrhea (the main way to loose LBS)...or any other symptoms, I'd say you're JUST FINE... My Uncle, who died of colon cancer, didn't even know he had a problem until he awoke one night soaked in dark red blood that was hemorrhaging from his rectum.... I really think you have NOTHING to worry about...however, if things get worse, see your Dr...always the next step in making sure you're OK...
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There is an old saying about a doctor who teats himself has a fool for a patient. The best way and my factual way to find out if you have cancer is to see a doctor.
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Get yourself to the doctor and have it checked out . It does not mean you have cancer, but it warrants a trip to see the doc. INSIST on a colonoscopy!!
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