Positive Poo Test

[DEN53]

Has anyone every had one of those poo tests come back positive. ?

[FoxLee2]

If people post on Health and Fitness it's because they are worried about a health problem. Why not take your flippancy and stupidity to ChatterBank.

[DEN53]

woofgang - we don't eat red meat at all.

Thanks for all your answers.

[DEN53]

Whickerman - he had an anal fissure and piles removed last May - I think he is thinking it could be this again. Had a massive row with him on the phone at work this morning trying to convince him we need to get it looked into. I have booked an appointment with GP for next week.

[Sqad]

Den,,,he would know if he had an anal fissure,,,,,they are bloody painful (I haven't had one though)

[Whickerman]

I think that you're definitely the wise one here!

As to the fissure - it's a small tear so you can't really have it removed as such, and they are made worse through a diet that maybe doesn't suit your body and forcing when on the loo (sorry to be graphic).

[Whickerman]

Oh - btw - why this is a point of interest to me. A very close family member died aged 49 through ignoring symptoms like this. The man literally died of embarrassment, as he couldn't bring himself to see a doctor about such an intimate thing.

[DEN53]

Whickerman - yes, you are right an anal fissure is a tear - it was piles and anal skin tags that he had removed.

It was bloody painful for him Sqad - he was off work for 6 weeks.

[DEN53]

I agree Whickerman - I think men have a problem with embarrassment more than women.

[tamirra]

My dad had a positive result and had a colonoscopy performed last year, they found numerous polyps some very large and some ready to turn, had them all removed, has to have yearly check ups.

[DEN53]

Thanks Tamirra for your reply - Mr. Den wanted to ignore the letter - typical man - he has a GP's appointment next week.

[tamirra]

Good luck to Mr Den. xxx

[filthiestfis]

What do we have here? A group of doctors and medical experts commenting on Answerbank? I am amazed by the arrogance and irresponsibility of the people on here, the so called experts who have a right to say that "most of the time it is nothing" and "its just a tear inside". Nobody here should be giving out false information of this kind. Who here is a doctor and regularly deals with these examinations to know what the likely outcome is?
Every case is different and blood in faeces may be a sign of colon cancer so should be checked out. I am advocate for these type of things because this is what my father died of and I dont want anyone else to dismiss the symptoms like he did. Trust me, it is better to be safe than sorry.

[Mamyalynne]

fffs Whilst you make a valid point, no one has said ignore this, rather the opposite encourage him to have the necessary checks. If you think colon cancer has not run through Den and Mr Den`s minds I am sure you are mistaken.

My husband had colon cancer and due to diagnosis and treatment being delayed (not due to him) he had major surgery and died of secondaries the next year. This does not help Den, people were being reassuring as it could equally be a beign condition but he is going for checks.

Good luck Den and Mr Den ♥

[Jemisa]

I had one of those 'stool' tests years ago when I was feeling poorly and it showed positive for Jaundice, I was ill for about 6 weeks. Even today I can't give blood in case there is a chance of passing it on.

Jem

[DEN53]

Thank you filthiesfis for your answer - I don't think anybody on here advocates being a medical expert (apart from Sqad who is a retired surgeon) - I think people offer what advice they have knowledge about. Mr. Den is convinced is to do with his pile op he had last may (I am not convinced and am thinking the worst) .

Thank you Mama for your imput - I know you have mentioned before on AB about your dear husband passing away from this horrible disease - early diagnosis is the key to any condition and thats why I booked the GP appointment for next week (against Mr. Den's wishes).

Thanks Jem - hope you are o.k now. I too have had jaundice - not pleasant.

[boxtops]

Hi Den, I have just had the lovely experience of being mailed what someone else called the Sh1T kit, now available to all we lucky over-60s as a routine test. The leaflet which came with it was very helpful, it said that we could be recalled or resampled for a number of reasons including minute specks of blood in the sample which could have many causes. I was clear but I am reassured (as I am sure you and Mr Den are) that we are in the system, which is better than not being tested at all and not knowing if anything is potentially happening. I wish you and Mr D well, I hope it turns out to be something and nothing.
I am really sorry that FF feels that we are not helping each other, or posting erroneous information. I do agree that false info is dangerous - and in my experience if someone has posted something incorrect re health, six others have jumped up and corrected it - but the mutual support on here is so valuable in times of worry. We may not all be clinicians but we have our own experiences and this is a great way to share our worries and concerns. We can't always do it in the family, it's good to be able to share.

[coccinelle]

Cancers of the digestive tract (stomache, intestines, colon and rectum) are usually hereditary. If you have a grandparent who had one of these you're more likely to have the same problem than if it is your parents. Early diagnosis is essential as during the colonoscopy a polyp can be removed which if left can turn into a tumour then into cancer. In France poo tests are done at 50; 60 is sometimes too late.

[DEN53]

Evening Boxy - I agree - its good to share experiences on here - we all know the GP is the first point of call, but it can be reassuring to chat about things.

Mr. Den never received one of those poo tests through the post - he had his at his yearly medical from work.


Evening Cocco - I think 60 is too late - everyone over 30 should be offered one of these tests. Unfortunately we all know this will never happen. (:0 (