Blood on wet wipe when I wiped

[yummyestomach]

Can a normal stool cause bleeding?

This morning I had a normal-ish stool compared to the ones I have been having which have been very soft and loose. I noticed two or three normal-ish shaped stools a week since I been eating a better diet.

This morning, I did have some blood on the wet wipe. It was only one small bright red dot per wipe and after the third wipe, there was no more blood. I also don’t remember feeling any pain. Just wondering if this is common with ibs? The last time I saw blood when wiping was about a week ago (and it was somewhat itchy that day) and it didn’t happen again until today. I did have it over a year ago also but it didn’t happen again until recently.

I have been very stressed lately with health anxiety and assuming I have CC instead of ibs with abdominal pain when stretching, excessive gas, and the loose stools. I have a doctors appointment for next week.

[BlueIris]

Would lay money on it being piles or a fissure.

[MinnieMop]

Yes a normal stool can cause blood. I have a tiny fissure (never seen it, but occasionally feel a bit of a stinging sensation when passing a bowel movement) and when that happens I get a tiny bit of bright red blood on paper. To be honest it’s never bothered me. If it’s something that’s going to cause you sleepless nights though it’s easy to do a FIT test (where you send off a smear of poop and they check it for minute traces of blood). You might be able to get one through your gp but also easy to order private ones online.

[ankietyjoe]

Extremely common.

I've had this on and off for 30 years or more. Related to stress/digestive issues. I'm still alive!

If the blood is red and recognisable as blood, it's fine (I'm not a Doctor, please check with an ACTUAL Doctor if it's bothering you!! :yesyes:)