IBS vs Colon Cancer

Ashley

I hate that they have such similar symptoms. I have been experiencing, mucus in my stool once a week for the past two months, a small amount but sometimes with a reddish orange tinge, increased gas, constipation and diarrhea, bloating, some back pain here and there, sometimes a sore anus, and some tiredness. But I also work full time and have a 16 month old so I could be tired because of that. I have not had any blood in my stool what so ever. I started taking fibre and probiotics, I also am currently on an antibiotic prescribed by my dr for it.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Or have either or that could give me some insight and calm my nerves? Thanks