bloody stool and tailbone pain

	Asked by tpommier (Female; 27; none; Relevant drugs:none ) on Sat 17, Jul 2010 08:19pm :
	For the last couple of years I have had bloody stools off and on. Sometimes I will get for a week or so and then it will be weeks or months before I have it again. It is always bright red and usually very painful when going to the bathroom. Recently in the last year I have also been getting tailbone pain. I have had it maybe 3 or 4 times and it lasts for a few days and goes away. It is more like pressure and it worse when I sit but doesn't really bother me when I am standing. I have read online about colon cancer and my grandma had it many years ago. Should I be worried.
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	Answer by bobby s, md (oncologist) on Tue 20, Jul 2010 02:40pm: Hello, Your history and symptoms do not point to colon cancer as the underlying diagnosis. Please consult a gastroenterologist for workup, diagnosis, and treatment.Additionally, you must undergo age-appropriate screening for cancer (as applicable to the general population of your sex and age), including colon cancer. All the best, and God Bless! Thank you for using our service.  If you are satisfied with the answer or if you want a detailed answer for your question, please make a donation and request for further clarifications.  Our oncologists will provide an elaborate answer for your clarification.   Please make a donation by clicking the button below. You may donate using funds from your PayPal account or Credit Card. Please rate my answer (select the stars below, no need to log in.)
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