Ellvee
31-12-12, 16:23
Hi there,
I'm a 22 year old male worrying about bowel cancer. Symptoms are relatively limited but are:
- Small amount of red blood when wiping (not in stool itself)
- Dampness of bottom area (this may be sweat as it shows as a line on underwear)
- Some discomfort when wiping
- Small lump on inside of anus, felt when wiping
- Occasional 'shooting' pain in anus.
Those who I've told tell me that my symptoms aren't to worry about, especially at a young age of 22. Likely piles, or as the result of wiping so much (checking for blood!).
Anyone else had such symptoms? I went to the doctor with an unrelated issue which I thought may be prostate related and he laughed at me telling me there's no chance at 22. This reassured my of that issue, but I don't want to go back again about this when deep down I know it's nothing serious.
Thanks and season's wishes.
I'm a 22 year old male worrying about bowel cancer. Symptoms are relatively limited but are:
- Small amount of red blood when wiping (not in stool itself)
- Dampness of bottom area (this may be sweat as it shows as a line on underwear)
- Some discomfort when wiping
- Small lump on inside of anus, felt when wiping
- Occasional 'shooting' pain in anus.
Those who I've told tell me that my symptoms aren't to worry about, especially at a young age of 22. Likely piles, or as the result of wiping so much (checking for blood!).
Anyone else had such symptoms? I went to the doctor with an unrelated issue which I thought may be prostate related and he laughed at me telling me there's no chance at 22. This reassured my of that issue, but I don't want to go back again about this when deep down I know it's nothing serious.
Thanks and season's wishes.