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nemrutt

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rectal bleeding - hemmerhoid or Colonoscopy Required? Posted: 12-14-07 16:48pm


Hi, I saw a bright red blood on the water almost 2 months ago and it wan't mixed with the stool. It was itchy for couple of hours...I freaked out and saw a doctor the next day. I have hemaroid for about 15 years and the doctor told me not to worry and let him know if the situation got worse. After one month later I saw blood again - very small amount- and told my doctor to refer me to a specialist, which he did. Today I met with him and we talk about the symptoms. He recommended colonoscopy (he said he has to recomend colonoscopy for any rectal bleeding) but he also told me that If I were you I wouldn't worry about it. He said watch it and if bleeding continues then book an appointment for colonoscopy. I am 30 yrs old male and I have no any other symptoms...I was wondering if "watch it" is a good idea or not? or should I get colonoscopy immediately? It has been almost 1 month now and I have no bleeding or any other complaints. Any advice would be much appreciated... Thanks

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Posted: 02-10-08 06:20am


I'd suggest that you follow your instincts and if you feel that something is "off", get it checked out. Diagnostics are good preventative medicine!

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Posted: 05-30-08 20:56pm


I would get the colonoscopy just to make sure it is nothing serious. It definitley does sound like a hemmoroid. I have them and I bleed sometimes and also itch like crazy. Use Preporation H it relieves the itching and reduces the swelling. You will be feeling better in no time. Kathy

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Posted: 06-02-08 06:26am


My parents both had colonoscopies....and even though it turned out OK, they felt better knowing that there was nothing wrong. Nemrutt, have you seen you doctor again? did you follow up on the suggestion?

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