I have acid reflux and was diagnosed with esophagitis and gastritis through upper endoscopy. Am constipated on and off and have recently noticed a (very)  small amount of blood and mucous after a bowel movement. I am 48 and my last colonoscopy was 13 yrs ago- normal. Fecal occult blood test last month- negative. I am feeling really worried about colon cancer?  Could it be something less serious?
Hello, There can be various causes for blood in stools along with mucus. These causes can be . HemorrhoidsInflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Colon and rectal cancer. You should not take it lightly and get a colonoscopy along with a possible biopsy, if required. Thanks