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bloody stool
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letsrockcfem
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Hey there. I have this problem quite a bit. Is the blood bright red or is it dark? If its red red then it could be fissures (sp?) which happen because of the strain from pushing right where the poo comes out. This is normal I think for anyone that is stressing when they go.
I just had a colonoscopy done yesterday because I had 5 days of bloody stools and they found 3 polyps inside. 1 was really big and that was the cause of my bleeding. You may want to get it checked out if there is dark blood, that usually means bleeding inside.
Rock CF
I just had a colonoscopy done yesterday because I had 5 days of bloody stools and they found 3 polyps inside. 1 was really big and that was the cause of my bleeding. You may want to get it checked out if there is dark blood, that usually means bleeding inside.
Rock CF
thelizardqueen
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A little blood I think is normal. THink about our stools - sometimes they are hard, or you have a hemmoroid. With a hard stool or hemmoroid - you'll tear things - hence the blood. I would be worried if the bowl was full of blood.
lightNlife
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Does it happen? yes<br>
Is it "normal"? no<br>
<br>
The underlying cause could be reason for concern. Even with all the
input here on the forum,it's important that what we read here is
not a substitute for obtaining medical advice from your own CF
practicioner.
Is it "normal"? no<br>
<br>
The underlying cause could be reason for concern. Even with all the
input here on the forum,it's important that what we read here is
not a substitute for obtaining medical advice from your own CF
practicioner.
I have a lot of blood at times. I know for a fact that mine is bleeding hemmeroids. It isnt always that simple tho. If there is pain or extended stomach that doesnt ease I would suggest getting to the doctor to make sure its not something more serious. I also dont want to make it sound like bleeding hemmeroids arent serious. Many people have surgery for them. For me (at this time) its not suggested or needed unless pain comes or the bleeding gets out of control. Its a common to thing to strain too much & have some blood so I guess it depends on how much & how frequently before you panic!
Scarlett81
New member
It's not normal and should be checked out, at least I think so. Blood in the stool is differnt from blood outside, like when you wipe. (sorry but there's no other way to say it!) I had a little blood when I went, but it was from the compaction of larger stools, tearing me when I went, and hemorroids.
You don't want to play around with it though. Check it out!
You don't want to play around with it though. Check it out!
thelizardqueen
New member
I've been told when I have blood in my stools, that its from hemorroids tearing a bit.
NathanWind
New member
This is not meant to scare anyone, but my doc recently told me (I'm 34) that colon cancer has a higher incidence in the CF community than with adults in general; and that of those CFs that get it, 50% get it before age 39. So, if your doctor isn't telling you to get colonoscoped, ask them about this. I was recently very sick for about 3 months on and off and was on colistin and impenium, both of which really tore up my stomach. I noticed towards the end that I was having bleeding (bright red) and I was also anemic. My doc told me I needed to get colonoscoped just to be sure and that given the risk I should make it part of my annual routine.
NathanWind
New member
This is not meant to scare anyone, but my doc recently told me (I'm 34) that colon cancer has a higher incidence in the CF community than with adults in general; and that of those CFs that get it, 50% get it before age 39. So, if your doctor isn't telling you to get colonoscoped, ask them about this. I was recently very sick for about 3 months on and off and was on colistin and impenium, both of which really tore up my stomach. I noticed towards the end that I was having bleeding (bright red) and I was also anemic. My doc told me I needed to get colonoscoped just to be sure and that given the risk I should make it part of my annual routine.
NathanWind
New member
This is not meant to scare anyone, but my doc recently told me (I'm 34) that colon cancer has a higher incidence in the CF community than with adults in general; and that of those CFs that get it, 50% get it before age 39. So, if your doctor isn't telling you to get colonoscoped, ask them about this. I was recently very sick for about 3 months on and off and was on colistin and impenium, both of which really tore up my stomach. I noticed towards the end that I was having bleeding (bright red) and I was also anemic. My doc told me I needed to get colonoscoped just to be sure and that given the risk I should make it part of my annual routine.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>NathanWind</b></i>
This is not meant to scare anyone, but my doc recently told me (I'm 34) that colon cancer has a higher incidence in the CF community than with adults in general; and that of those CFs that get it, 50% get it before age 39. So, if your doctor isn't telling you to get colonoscoped, ask them about this. I was recently very sick for about 3 months on and off and was on colistin and impenium, both of which really tore up my stomach. I noticed towards the end that I was having bleeding (bright red) and I was also anemic. My doc told me I needed to get colonoscoped just to be sure and that given the risk I should make it part of my annual routine.</end quote></div>
Given what our bodies go thru and it can be anything from minor irritation to something more severe.......I think it probably wise to have this as a routine part of annuals. Hell they recommend if for those WITHOUT any problems in that area, why would we be any different!
This is not meant to scare anyone, but my doc recently told me (I'm 34) that colon cancer has a higher incidence in the CF community than with adults in general; and that of those CFs that get it, 50% get it before age 39. So, if your doctor isn't telling you to get colonoscoped, ask them about this. I was recently very sick for about 3 months on and off and was on colistin and impenium, both of which really tore up my stomach. I noticed towards the end that I was having bleeding (bright red) and I was also anemic. My doc told me I needed to get colonoscoped just to be sure and that given the risk I should make it part of my annual routine.</end quote></div>
Given what our bodies go thru and it can be anything from minor irritation to something more severe.......I think it probably wise to have this as a routine part of annuals. Hell they recommend if for those WITHOUT any problems in that area, why would we be any different!
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>NathanWind</b></i>
This is not meant to scare anyone, but my doc recently told me (I'm 34) that colon cancer has a higher incidence in the CF community than with adults in general; and that of those CFs that get it, 50% get it before age 39. So, if your doctor isn't telling you to get colonoscoped, ask them about this. I was recently very sick for about 3 months on and off and was on colistin and impenium, both of which really tore up my stomach. I noticed towards the end that I was having bleeding (bright red) and I was also anemic. My doc told me I needed to get colonoscoped just to be sure and that given the risk I should make it part of my annual routine.</end quote></div>
Given what our bodies go thru and it can be anything from minor irritation to something more severe.......I think it probably wise to have this as a routine part of annuals. Hell they recommend if for those WITHOUT any problems in that area, why would we be any different!
This is not meant to scare anyone, but my doc recently told me (I'm 34) that colon cancer has a higher incidence in the CF community than with adults in general; and that of those CFs that get it, 50% get it before age 39. So, if your doctor isn't telling you to get colonoscoped, ask them about this. I was recently very sick for about 3 months on and off and was on colistin and impenium, both of which really tore up my stomach. I noticed towards the end that I was having bleeding (bright red) and I was also anemic. My doc told me I needed to get colonoscoped just to be sure and that given the risk I should make it part of my annual routine.</end quote></div>
Given what our bodies go thru and it can be anything from minor irritation to something more severe.......I think it probably wise to have this as a routine part of annuals. Hell they recommend if for those WITHOUT any problems in that area, why would we be any different!
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>NathanWind</b></i>
This is not meant to scare anyone, but my doc recently told me (I'm 34) that colon cancer has a higher incidence in the CF community than with adults in general; and that of those CFs that get it, 50% get it before age 39. So, if your doctor isn't telling you to get colonoscoped, ask them about this. I was recently very sick for about 3 months on and off and was on colistin and impenium, both of which really tore up my stomach. I noticed towards the end that I was having bleeding (bright red) and I was also anemic. My doc told me I needed to get colonoscoped just to be sure and that given the risk I should make it part of my annual routine.</end quote></div>
Given what our bodies go thru and it can be anything from minor irritation to something more severe.......I think it probably wise to have this as a routine part of annuals. Hell they recommend if for those WITHOUT any problems in that area, why would we be any different!
This is not meant to scare anyone, but my doc recently told me (I'm 34) that colon cancer has a higher incidence in the CF community than with adults in general; and that of those CFs that get it, 50% get it before age 39. So, if your doctor isn't telling you to get colonoscoped, ask them about this. I was recently very sick for about 3 months on and off and was on colistin and impenium, both of which really tore up my stomach. I noticed towards the end that I was having bleeding (bright red) and I was also anemic. My doc told me I needed to get colonoscoped just to be sure and that given the risk I should make it part of my annual routine.</end quote></div>
Given what our bodies go thru and it can be anything from minor irritation to something more severe.......I think it probably wise to have this as a routine part of annuals. Hell they recommend if for those WITHOUT any problems in that area, why would we be any different!