We’re always concerned if there’s blood in our poo, but there could be many causes as Mr Colin Elton explains!
There’s always a sense of panic if we find the unexpected in our stools; but how shoud we react?
- What would you do if you discover there is blood in your stools?
- Do you know what this could indicate with regard to your health?
- Is it cancer? Or could it be something else like an anal fistula, piles or hemorrhoids, gastroenteritis?
- Could it be the result of a medication you are taking? Or even a sexually transmitted disease?
The reasons for spotting blood in your stools don’t always have to be related to bowel cancer but it’s something that must not be ignored if it happens.
Rectal bleeding (bleeding from the bottom) is often noticed as small amounts of bright-red blood on toilet paper or a few droplets that turn the water in the toilet pink. You should always get rectal bleeding checked.
If you would like to know more about this topic and what it entails then please join us on 10th May at 18.30 where we are delighted to be joined by Mr Colin Elton who will have all the answers!
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