Worried

[Graeme1]

Hi everyone 

Just thought I’d post an update after finally getting answers on what has been going on for me . After having continued problems with blood in my poo (sorry) and seeing 5 different gps in my practice to try and explain I felt it needed further investigation I was still being fobbed off . I had my appointment for an endoscopy on Jan 9th , which I’ll be completely honest I didn’t eat gluten for due to still feeling poorly while being gluten free and not wanting to feel worse. While at the endoscopy I voiced my fears to the consultant about my worries with my bowels and while still telling me it was nothing agreed to send me fit tests , these came back positive and I was put on the urgent referral 2 week pathway and to be fair got my colonoscopy within a week and a half . 
This found a 25mm polyp which was removed and sent to be checked , I got my results this week and even without gluten my biopsies showed signs of celiac so nice to have that answer , and the polyp was ok so another colonoscopy in 3 years due to the size of it I think, and all bleeding has now stopped. Very relieved to have answers to everything now but a bit disappointed in my gps and feel validated for pushing them just a bit unfortunate I had to play the system to get checked , but if I had waited 3 years to reach 50 and in the age group for bowel cancer checks the results of my colonoscopy may have been very different.I’d like to thank everyone for there kind words of advice.it helped a lot as I was pretty stressed!

[herminia]

On 12/12/2022 at 2:17 AM, Graeme1 said:

Hi I’m new to site and hoped that speaking to others would help . I had been bothered with symptoms abdominal bloating , acid reflux and intermittent bloody stool (sorry!) for a couple of months , went to the doc who did bloods and also a celiac test as my son is celiac , bloods came back fine apart from celiac which was raised , I have given up gluten for 1.5 weeks and notice improvement but still bloating sometimes, it is the blood I’m worried about though , I have convinced myself I have cancer , I was hoping someone here might have experience or advice. I have pushed the doctor but not much happening. 
thanks

Perhaps a 2nd opinion?

My first gastro doc did an endoscopy and told me I had pancreatitis, could not be cured, only managed and my liver was damaged also (I haven't had an alcoholic drink in 12 years) She made it sound like a death sentence. I requested second opinions for liver and pancreas. Hepatologist & gastroenterologist agreed that I had a liver cyst but no pancreas issues.

For your own peace of mind get a second opinion.

[trents]

herminia, they must have done an endocopy (upper GI scoping) at the same time they did the colonoscopy. Celiac disease damages the lining of the small bowel, an area that cannot be reached by a colonoscopy. To scope and biopsy the small bowel they must go down through the mouth, esophagus, and stomach into the small bowel. But we are glad with you that you finally got some answers.

[MADMOM]

15 hours ago, trents said:

herminia, they must have done an endocopy (upper GI scoping) at the same time they did the colonoscopy. Celiac disease damages the lining of the small bowel, an area that cannot be reached by a colonoscopy. To scope and biopsy the small bowel they must go down through the mouth, esophagus, and stomach into the small bowel. But we are glad with you that you finally got some answers.

when you say bloody stools.. is it blood around the stools or in ??? you could have internal or external hemorrhoids.  i’ve had this issue lately since suffering from major constipation after a kidney stone episode 

[herminia]

45 minutes ago, MADMOM said:

when you say bloody stools.. is it blood around the stools or in ??? you could have internal or external hemorrhoids.  i’ve had this issue lately since suffering from major constipation after a kidney stone episode 

Madmom..Your reply was meant for Grame1. She posted that she had bleeding taking place and didn't feel comfortable with Dr diagnosis. I suggested she get second opinion. I'm new on site and haven't mastered procedures.