Hello and thank you for asking HCM. I have read your symptoms and i understand your concerns. One of the main reasons for presence of blood in the stools,especially around it and not mixed with the stools are hemorrhoids. If i was your caring doctor i would do a digital rectum exam to check for hemorrhoids. If this test is negative,than would recommend a colonoscopy to check your colon for any of these problems: -polip of colon -arterial-venous malformation -tumor of colon -diverticul of colon I suggest you check up with your family doctor to do the digital rectal exam to check for hemorrhoids, and if needed consult a surgeon for the surgery. If the reason are not the hemorrhoids,than you need to consult a gastroenterologyst, do an ultrasound of your abdomen ,a colonoscopy and blood tests. Meanwhile i suggest you have this diet to help you soften the stools. If the cause are the hemorrhoids,it will help with the symptom of bleeding. -have plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables -whole Grains that are rich in fibers foods include oatmeal, 100-percent whole-grain breads and cold cereals ect -drink plenty of fluids If you have any other question,feel free to contact me. Dr.Endri Katro