Hello.
I've had some bright red bleeding for several years now, which has been ascribed to a small haemorrhoid, not requiring surgery. Over the last year I've been treated for severe depression, and have developed the symptoms of IBS. There is usually some blood with the diarrhoea.
This morning, however, instead of passing a stool, I passed quite a large amount of red blood, which had a lot of mucus in it. I've made an appointment with my GP - in 2 weeks' time - but, needless to say, I'm terrified and wonder if I should seek emergency treatment?
I hope you can give me some idea of what the cause may be, and whether it is urgent.
Thank you.