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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Cancer / January 2008scared--need advise
Actually, probably need a shoulder. I have been a lurker and occassional poster. Anyway, tonight I went to the bathroom and the result was a lot of bright red blood. I do suffer from constipation from time-to-time but not lately and I do have hemmorhoids. Still, this is terribly scary. I've called my GI and the doc on call said his office would call me back in the morning. I suppose a colonoscopy is in my future (hopefully ASAP). This type of thing happened 6 years ago and that's when I had my last colonoscopy. They found nothing but the hemms. (and a small hyperplastic polyps or something like that, supposedly the safest kind that doesn't become cancer). Anyway, obviously I have to investigate. Any hopeful words? Is it true that while one can never be 100% sure, the bright red blood is usually a fissure or 'rhoids or some other benign thing? Mel > Actually, probably need a shoulder. > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Mel Yes, Mel. (my impression is that they don't see hemorrhoids, if they've just recently burst). But be sure they have a good look. Then you'll feel reassured. J >Actually, probably need a shoulder. Best we can do is a post... The on call physician asked questions about quantity and timing and your general health, yes? And concluded it is not an emergency. The technical term for bright red rectal bleeding is hematochezia, by the way. Yes, hemorrhoids are far more common than colorectal cancer, and you already know you have hemorrhoids. Hang in there. Have a drink? (Re)read a good book? Una I've only had the bleeding once before, as I said it was 6 years ago. It happened once and never again...until 4 hours ago! My fear, of course, is the obvious one: cancer. I was due for a colonoscopy next year but my guess is that would be the test they would do. I am male, 61 years old. I should know more after the office calls tomorrow (and I'm calling them if they don't call!) I just don't handle these things very well. There is that inner FEAR. Mel >>Actually, probably need a shoulder. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Una > I've only had the bleeding once before, as I said it was 6 years ago. It > happened once and never again...until 4 hours ago! [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Mel If it's any help, bright red blood usually is hemaroid. > Actually, probably need a shoulder. > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Mel It's okay to be scared Mel, fear of the unknown is a natural reaction. Hang in there until you know what you're dealing with, fear of the unknown is sometimes worse than the fear of the reality. Warm Hugs Alayne After a lot of phone tag, I am to call them tomorrow and set up an appointment (scope, that is). They said it would happen in 1-2 weeks (Cheryl took the message). I hate getting old, but it beats the alternative! I'll let you know what transpires Mel >> Actually, probably need a shoulder. >> [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Alayne Colonoscopy--set for 1/31 (in 2 weeks; wish it was sooner, but not bad) Mel > After a lot of phone tag, I am to call them tomorrow and set up an > appointment (scope, that is). They said it would happen in 1-2 weeks [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] >> >> Alayne > Colonoscopy--set for 1/31 (in 2 weeks; wish it was sooner, but not bad) > > Mel Hopefully the time will pass quickly and you will know what you are dealing with. Warm Hugs Alayne |
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