Small amount of red blood when wiping

[Matthew1233]

I think im suffering from constipation as I'm struggling to go to the toilet. Ive been trying to go sometimes I can go and sometimes I can't but it doesn't feel natural, very forced. I tried to go again and then wiped and noticed some bright red blood when wiping. Also when trying to go there's a very brief burning sensation. I'm scared and only 19. I have no other symptoms such as weight loss or tiredness. I'm just scared and anxious

Thanks

[ErinKC]

Sounds like a fissure from straining. That or a hemorrhoid.

[nomorepanic]

It will be piles and/or a fissure.

If it continues see your doctor to get it checked.

[lucymarie]

It is most likely from straining, it can cause micro tears that bleed. If the bleed were from higher up in your tract the blood would be darker from the length of time it had been there. Try not to strain too hard if you don’t feel like you can go. If it doesn’t settle within a week or so you could always see your GP, constipation is very common and nothing to be embaressed about.

[Matthew1233]

It will be piles and/or a fissure.

If it continues see your doctor to get it checked.

Problem is im now scared to go the toilet

[nomorepanic]

You will be fine, it may be painful. Drink loads and loads of water and have some fibre to help the constipation.

[Matthew1233]

You will be fine, it may be painful. Drink loads and loads of water and have some fibre to help the constipation.

Thanks but I've just read stuff online and I'm worried now

[nomorepanic]

You probably read it was cancer didn't you ?

But that doesn't present as bright red blood.

[Matthew1233]

You probably read it was cancer didn't you ?

But that doesn't present as bright red blood.

Yes I did

[nomorepanic]

Well google it again and read the NHS website and any trusted sources of data and info.

If you are struggling to to and get burning then it will be piles or a small tear.