Please help
I've been losing a little blood for years from my backside, I had a colonoscopy 4 years ago which showed up that I had large haemorrhoids and told that it wasn't of much concern only if they started bleeding heavier.
In March this year the bleeding came more regular and heavier, so I see the Doctor who referred me to a consultant who examined me and told me I had a large group of haemorrhoids that must be removed as 2 years ago I was diagnosed with stage 1 bladder cancer which was removed and been clear since but he didn't want to take any chances.
Now since Saturday last week I've been bleeding very heavily to the point that the toilet is now bright red and it looks like a sprinkler has been set off inside the toilet full of blood. Also been passing clots on almost every visit to the toilet.
I called 111 on Sunday and was taken into hospital, 3 days later and 3 consultations with 3 different consultants which was cancelled 3 times in 3 days (which each time I was sent home and told to return the next morning) who all agreed that I would go for surgery, It was written in my Surgery Consent form that the haemorrhoids would be either banded or removed.
The op went ahead but when I was in recovery I was told that no action was taken other than I had a Flexi Sigmoidoscopy and nothing else was said, I asked if I could speak to someone but was told no one was available but all will be explained to me when I return as an out-patient in 8 weeks time.
I know the NHS is under pressure but they just seemed to want to get me up and out as soon as possible as no beds were available.
is this normal with haemorrhoids? should I be concerned? Should I return to the hospital as nothing has been done?
Many thanks for any help and advice you have to give.
Regards
Paul
