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Can C-reactive Protein Level Witch Was 25 And My Stool Sample Had Blood In The Level Was 74 Is This Cancerous ?
Question: Hello. I have had bad pain in my stomach and pain when going to the loo, witch has now gone. My doctor said i have hemroids. My doctor has done blood tests and a stool sample. All my bloods came back normal except for C-reactive protein level witch was 25 and my stool sample had blood in the level was 74. I'm very worried I have cancer. What is your opinion? Many Thanks.
Brief Answer:
it is likely to be a side effect of your cancer treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry you are facing this health issue.
I am glad the pain has now gone. Haemorrhoids are caused by swollen veins in the lower rectum. In your case, this is likely to be a side effect of your cancer treatment, if you are undergoing one.
C- Reactive Protein level of 25 is not concerning, so you may ignore that. Blood in the stool sample is due to bleeding from the haemorrhoids.
Your diet should be rich in fibre to help you maintain your general health well.
Plenty of fresh fruits and water will help in healing the haemorrhoids. Also, very important is Sitz Bath twice daily. Kindly read about how you can do one for yourself online.
I hope this helps you in some way. Please let me know if you have more queries.
Get well soon and wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
it is likely to be a side effect of your cancer treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry you are facing this health issue.
I am glad the pain has now gone. Haemorrhoids are caused by swollen veins in the lower rectum. In your case, this is likely to be a side effect of your cancer treatment, if you are undergoing one.
C- Reactive Protein level of 25 is not concerning, so you may ignore that. Blood in the stool sample is due to bleeding from the haemorrhoids.
Your diet should be rich in fibre to help you maintain your general health well.
Plenty of fresh fruits and water will help in healing the haemorrhoids. Also, very important is Sitz Bath twice daily. Kindly read about how you can do one for yourself online.
I hope this helps you in some way. Please let me know if you have more queries.
Get well soon and wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
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Apologies. I don't have cancer but I'm worried I might have?
Apologies. I don't have cancer but I'm worried I might have?
Brief Answer:
It is very very unlikely to be cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I'm glad to know that you do not have cancer. In my opinion, it is more likely hemorrhoids. It is very very unlikely to be cancer. Please leave your worries, and do sitz bath twice daily as I suggested. Follow the diet mentioned as well.
Please relax as I do not see you as having cancer.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
It is very very unlikely to be cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
I'm glad to know that you do not have cancer. In my opinion, it is more likely hemorrhoids. It is very very unlikely to be cancer. Please leave your worries, and do sitz bath twice daily as I suggested. Follow the diet mentioned as well.
Please relax as I do not see you as having cancer.
Take care.
Regards,
Dr Shanthi E
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