For the last two days, I noticed a small amount of reddish/brownish mucus in my stool. I was having stomach cramps too, which went away after I went. The rest of the poop looked normal color, shape, etc. I figured the cramps were from the beans and curry I ate the night before. I’m so afraid it’s bowel cancer because I have left sided rib pain for the last several months that doctors believe is costochondritis. Please help me calm down, I’m freaking out! I’m a 36 year old female, although it’s rare, it’s not impossible. Has anyone had any experience like this? I have a doctor appointment in a couple of weeks but need reassurance now.