Anal Bleeding

[nailit]

For the past 2 weeks, Ive had bleeding from the arris every morning when going to the toilet.
Didnt think too much about it as Ive had several episodes of bleeding over time.
(But not for two weeks daily)
One such (about 15 yrs ago) resulted in a colonoscopy and the removal of polyps.
Another time it turned out to be internal hemorrhoids which were cauterized.
And ive had a few such episodes (that lasted for a day or two over the years) which Ive thought nothing off given previous experience and been just fine with afterwards.

However the last two weeks have give me a cause for concern.
1) My motions have been 'sloppy' (sorry, just couldnt find the right word) BUT not diarrehoea
2) Often dont feel like Ive emptied myself fully and and have to have several goes in the morning.
3) Often feel the need to go throughout the day (urgently) but nothing there.
4) Feel bloated
5) loss of appetite. Im overweight but just cant face food anymore.
At one time I could eat an horse now I struggle to eat a penguin (biscuite)

Im off work on Friday, so will *TRY* to get a GP appointment then (doubtful)
but in the meantime any ideas?
(Yes I know. Colon cancer etc....just want to know anyone else had these symptons)

Not unduly worried because the blood has (generally) been light in color
(Although some 'later' stools' have had dark red patches)

Thanks.

[TheWinner]

Yes Tilly2. I went to the chemist to get some for my neighbour who was too ashamed to get it himself. I can't blame him though. Why don't they name it something that's not too embarrassing to ask for? I asked for "a tube of Anne-you-sol. The assistant said to me, "IT'S NOT CALLED anne-you-sol, it's pronounced "ANUS-OLL". I said to her, "No wonder people who need it won't come in themselves for it, it's embarrassing!. They should call it something that doesn't refer to that part of the body, so the rest of the queue aren't sniggering!" He was desperate for this cream, and fortunately, I wasn't bothered about getting it for him.

[-SharonA-]

Just ask for bum cream.

[TheWinner]

Why not call it something like "An-relief" (Anne-relief) which most people would be able to pronounce).

[TheWinner]

-SharonA- don't be so flippant. Having also looked after a family member who had terminal bowel cancer, your comment isn't helpful. Who want to go into the chemist and ask for that, without being embarrassed?

[TheWinner]

Having looked at their packaging online, the name is in two different colours ANU and SOL and I believe that is to guide customers to call it Anne-You (then) SOL. So if you need it, don't be embarrassed. Pick it up off the shelf, and don't speak to the assistant, just pay and leave.

[jno]

can't you just get it off the shelf without asking for it? I'm pretty sure I've done so in the past.

[Tilly2]

...and I have, Jno.
Sainsbury's.

[TheWinner]

jno, yes.

[Mamyalynne]

Why is saying 'Anus' considered embarrassing?

[douglas9401]

In a society where 'winky' and 'foo-foo' are accepted as terms for genitalia I doubt the pronunciation of a medicated cream causes many ripples among pharmacy workers.

[Tilly2]

Douglas, where did you get those?

[TheWinner]

I must admit that its easier if it's not for yourself, but naming products with embarrassing names is not good. I also used to shop for a neighbour who had incontinence. She was horrified that this was happening to her. She would NOT speak to the local pharmacist, or get any products she needed, unless I got them for her anonymously. How sad is that, and all down to embarrassment.

[anneasquith]

For anyone embarrassed going to the pharmacy for some medication, go online .

[jno]

of course Tilly, I had to ask if the name meant it was to be applied once a year.

[Tilly2]

Not enough 'n's' Jno.
Use as needed.

[TheWinner]

Mamyalynne, have you ever watched The Chase? If the answer to a question is ever "Uranus" and its pronounced "Your Anus", have you never seen them all falling about laughing?

[douglas9401]

Oh just real life, Tilly, confirmation can be found on page 2 of definitions in The Urban Dictionary.

Not for the faint hearted though, you've been warned. :-)

[Mamyalynne]

I've seen and heard various examples of that. yes and it saddens me up to a point.

Embarrassment can be costly to your health.

[TheWinner]

The neighbours I looked after were in their 80's and didn't even know what "online" meant or how to do it. RIP in particular, HJ, IJ, DW, MW, and the M family. There were more on the block that may be mentioned later.

[TheWinner]

and the very lovely, and private, Miss E (rip). we miss you.