Period spotting and bloated 😓

Help! I got my ‘period’ two weeks ago but it didn’t come as normal but just as light spotting, and has been for two weeks now! It’s brown/red and not a normal flow but more thick and only need a tampon a day. On top of that my gut area is super bloated and popping out and tight with the odd cramp. I haven’t had sex in more than six months. Should I be worried and go to doctor? Or is this one of the joys of being a female and having period problems? 😕😕😕