Question: My blood test test indicates I am anemic. Clinic is having me provide stool sample kit, and another blood test in that it's been 90 days now. I have chronic constipation, and have for all my life. I regularly take laxatives, and if not, my uneasy, sometimes difficult bowel movement is accompanied by the bright red blood. I'm thinking hemorrhoid? Is this looking like something more serious or can a chronic hemorrhoid problem cause enough blood to be lost to be anemic?

I did have one, but it's been 17-18 years ago now. No polyps, it was an execellent exam said the Dr. Except for one thing. My colon was more twisted or kinked or something like that, which meant two things ; 1. It was somewhat painful for me, which the Dr. Said that it was simply how God had made me, but fine, nothing wrong.

I am not eligible for Medicare until turning 65 July 2018 so I get some charitable care right now from the Hope Clinic who can provide the stool test, but not the coloscopy, and the local hospital will do free lab and exrays. What do I bring up with the clinic for a better discussion of what is next? With that in mind, I also realize that in December is enrollment open timing for health insurance. So could it be your thought that you would recommend that even if it's not until December, I should put together a mindset of follow through and make and appointment with a Specific specialist once I'm insured and be specific as to what help and testing are imperative to cover all bases. I don't want to over look something I shouldn't.

Need response back from the 5 hour ago reply

I understand and thank you.
I read some material about anemia and the "gut" and of course it's in line with your first and straight on recommendation as being imperative that I have this procedure in order to know what and look at all of the digestive organ group to see what may have already have in time set up damaged and small bleeding veins area(s) that correspond and together created the anemia. Whether cancer or inflammation with disease. One mention even the high blood pressure that I have had over time could have played a part in the "gut" areas, and that its not just heart attacks and strokes that are high blood pressure damage issues. Correct? I have started today taking probotics to get good bacteria in, in hopes to at least attemp to Establish a balanced gut, if you will. It's probably a toxin weakness state in my body for many years that has given way to disease. For too long too late for me maybe. Comment Please!