We have a long time friend, Michael 38, who has a big problem but is too stubborn to ask. He has had rectal bleeding for a couple of years. Enough bleeding to where he can soak a pair of pants. Was told it is red blood. He is 6' 2" and has gone from 264# to 183# in less than 2 years. He is an alcoholic, heavy smoker & has epilepsy since childhood. (Sadly he has to drink 2-3 beers if he feels a seizure coming on. Even more sad is that it works for him.) He can soak in a tub & the pain eases. As far as I know he is not anemic. He has used Prep H to some relief but it always returns. He described the pain to be worse than a "Charlie Horse" in the calf. He is struggling & has no insurance so he is afraid to see a Dr. Do you know what it might be? What do you suggest I tell him without having to drag him by the hair to the ER?
Thanks