Hello. I am a 40 year old white male. I have a hernia Ive had for appx. 4+ years down in my pelvic area. I purchased medical insurance a year ago but have yet to have surgery due to not being able to miss work. Six or more months ago I began having intermitent bright red blood in the toliet bowl during bowel movements. Since it was intermitent I thought it was most likely from a hemmoroid(s). Within the last two weeks I began rectal bleeding on a constant basis that fills the toliet bowl and has a constant drip now. In addition when I pass gas blood comes out as well. Could this be a sign of colon or rectal cancer rather than just hemmorroids or related to my untreated hernia?
Hello! Thank you for the query. This is not related to a hernia. Such symptoms are usually caused by hemorrhoids indeed. The blood appears on the surface of the stool, is never mixed with it. Itching around the anus can be also present. Colon cancer or a polyp can also give bleeding similar to hemorrhoids. However, the blood is usually mixed with a stool. Colon cancer is related with age. It appears over the age of 50. It is rare at your age. However, as the bleeding is present for a long time, I suggest you to have colonoscopy done. You should also consult proctologist. Hope this will help. Regards.