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writes:Im really scared that I have cancer when I go to the toilet for a number 2 there is blood there it is bright red and it can be quite alot. Also there is mucus there too quite a bit of it and when I need to pass wind there is always mucus that comes with it too Im sorry if this sounds crude but I need to say exactly whats happening.Sometimes I am constipated but alot of time i have soft stools.Also sorry to say this but when I have needed to pass wind while on the toilet blood has come with it too. I have made an appointment with the doctor and go on Monday but I need to know if anyone thinks it could be serious. I have been experencing this for quite sometime and at first put it down to hemorhoids but now im worried its more serious im so scared I am 23 please does anyone think it is serious X Reply to this Question
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reader, misfitschik66  +, writes (6 July 2008):
 it could be a fissure my boyfriend had the same problem the first doctor told him he had hemroids and the bleeding just didn't subside so he went to a professional and they were talking croans disease but its not as bad and the name for it is inflamitory bowel disease its a sister to croans he thought it was cancer and he got paranoid about it(seeing he is the paranoid type) and he asked the doctor if that's what it could be and the doctor laughed at him and said no way..
so huny i would just go to the doctor like you are going to and talk to them about it and they will figure it out... i don't belive it is cancer
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 July 2008): At your age cancer is highly unlikely! It is more likely a fissure, which means a tear in the skin, or haemoroids (excuse spelling). You may have another bowel condition linked to food intolerance. Bowel cancer usually shows up old dark blood, not fresh. In any case it is the least likely thing, really I know as I have been throught all this myself when I was younger.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 July 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks everyone for your answers I will take them on board hopefully it will be nothing and Il be fine we shall see on Monday X
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reader, UK1964 +, writes (4 July 2008):
Its important that you also realise these symptoms could be many other things besides cancer. Bright red blood is not a sign of cancer ( dark old blood is ) don’t stress yourself it could be one of a dozen other things even plain old piles.
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (4 July 2008):
To be honest if it's that bad then you shouldn't be waiting till Monday.
Ring NHS Direct now and they may tell you to get to A and E or be able to get your doc to see you sooner.
Their number is 0845 4647 - I know it looks too short but it does work.
Don't torture yourself worrying, get yourself sorted out now.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, Uncle Sneaker +, writes (4 July 2008):
 First I must say that it's essential you keep your appointment with the doctor. Any sort of bleeding from the bowels needs medical examination and treatment.
Bowel cancer is very unlikely at your age. Mucus and bleeding with soft stools is most likely colitis, which needs treatment but is nothing to get panicky about. There are a number of other conditions that could cause it - like a polyp (non-cancerous growth) in the rectum which can often bleed as a result of bowel movement but is easily removed with very minor surgery.
So don't worry. It needs sorting out, but almost certainly it's not going to be anything to be really concerned about.
Let us know how it goes.
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reader, gretchen  +, writes (4 July 2008):
 1. Eat lots of green vegetables as they will help relax your bowels so you can figure out whether this is constipation or something more serious. Perhaps try a fibre drink and cut out meat, carbs and fatty foods from your diet for a while.2. If you still see blood in your stools a few days from now, see a doctor.
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