For about 4mths now, I have been experiencing very narrow stools. They almost look like something has squeezed them into a narrower shape. What used to be a "normal" sized stool, now causes me very painful constipation. I haven't noticed any blood in any of my stools, but sometimes when wiping, it looks almost like coffee grounds on the TP...which I have heard can be a sign of blood. I've also been experiencing very low back pain. My stools are normal in color and odor (if odor can be normal!! Ha). I did go to the doctor a couple months ago and she treated me for poss. hemmoroids, though she did not see or feel any and I was given suppositories...but no change. Here also is a little background on my health as of late..I was dx'd w/ bladder cancer back in Sept. I have since had surgery to have the tumor removed and will just be going back for 3mth check ups for the next few years. One last note...I was dx'd w/ Ulcerative Colitis when I was 26. I have only had mild relapses since then..I am now 37.
Now that you have all the basic info..can you give me any info on what this "might" be?????? I am going back to the doctor this Friday and want to know what to expect, such as..tests she might run. After this bout with cancer over the fall, I really hate the idea of more tests!! Could this be related to the bladder cancer? The tumor was malignant, but superficial, so I don't think it could have spread. With a history of Ulcerative Colitis, could it possible be Colon cancer? What are the signs of that?
Thank you in advance for any help you give me!