Please don't be embarrassed because you have to talk to your doctor about this.

Had I been too embarrassed to go to the doctor, I'd either be dead or dying by now because mine turned out to be bowel cancer.

Take comfort in knowing that red blood is most commonly due to haemorrhoids! They are mostly on the outside and you might feel a little lump, but they can be internal as well.... in which case you wouldn't feel anything.

Red blood might be the result of a disease such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease, or it can also be because medication has eroded the lining of the bowel low down towards the external opening. (the swear word cruncher won't let me use the real word)

There are many reasons for bleeding from the bowel; some are serious but most are not. Only a doctor can tell which one your's is due to.

Please go to your doctor... ... if only to put your mind at rest.

Hi TBarney,
I had the same problem in 2007 when I had diverticulitis. There was an area in my intestines that became irritated that caused a small bleed. I had quite a bit of discomfort with the diverticulitis. My doctors always told me to let them know right away if I saw any blood in my stool. I know there can be many causes some serious and some not. Always better to let your doctor know right away. Hope you have gone already and we will know how you are soon. Take care.

ckitty