Rectal Bleeding

[Nikk01]

I'm 30 years old and have been experiencing intermittent rectal bleeding for the past 6 months. At first is was more frequent and occurred for a few days at a time. Now it can be weeks between episodes. This isn't a major bleed. Just a streak on the toilet paper here and there. No other symptoms. I went to my primary care doctor and was told it was internal hemorrhoids. I was given a prescription for some cream and suppositories. This has helped, reducing the frequency, but the problem is not cured.

So has anyone had this before? I have no other symptoms, but am scared each time it happens. I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist this weeks.

[Nikk01]

Thank you for your kind reply! I will see what the doctor advises this Thursday.

Hope you are doing well!

[Morecambe]

Rectal bleeding is never normal and should always be medically investigated.  You have already taken this step and the diagnosis is one of the minor causes - i.e. haemorrhoids.  However, if the medicine that you have been prescribed does not cure/lessen the problem after a reasonable time I think you should go back to your doctor and, in the end for reassurance, you may wish to request a colonoscopy.

My own experience of rectal bleeding was ten years ago - but for torrential bleeding caused by bleeding diverticula.

regards
Morecambe