Blood in stool

[winterbot428]

I know that this place is not for diagnosis but I need some general info. After having bright red blood blood in my stool for the second time in a week, having no other risk factors for colon cancer and no insurance, is this a run to the doctor thing or can it wait until december when I graduate and hopefully have a job? If this post is out of line I apologize.....just getting a little nervous here. I've got three kids at home and I want to do the responsible thing without putting my family at risk....

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

rectal bleeding causes, signs, symptoms and important information ...

generally, mild rectal bleeding can be evaluated and treated in the doctor's office without hospitalization or the need for urgent diagnosis and treatment.

please follow-up with your family practitioner for best advice.