Hi,
I am a 47 year old female. At age 24 I had an anal fissure that was treated on an out-patient basis with no complications. After giving birth to three children over a 12 year period, I had an emergency hemmoroidectomy due to excessive bleeding and the Dr. said I had divorticulosis, which he said was common due to my age. In the past month, I have been experiencing increased pain in my tailbone and rectal bleeding started two weeks ago. Mostly when I have a bowel movement, but sometimes I bleed even if I'm not passing a stool or going to the bathroom. My PCP did an exam today and I am seeing a GI specialist tomorrow. My tailbone is very sore and the pain radiates up and down my rectum. What should I expect? Thank you!