Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Does having a history of serious constipation increase my chances of getting colon cancer


Does having a history of serious constipation increase my chances of getting colon cancer?

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1 :
Perhaps, although not directly linked having easte products in direct contact with your bowel wall cannot be good for you. Also people with severe constipation are not always able to get cleaned out well enough for a colonoscopy or may not get them as regularly as they are supposed to, so perhaps small abnormalities that would normally be removed would be missed.
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There may not be a causal connection, but a primary cause of constipation is also a primary cause of colon cancer: not getting enough fiber in your diet. Adding more fiber to your diet can help prevent or reduce several more health problems, so I highly recommend finding ways of adding more whole grains, legumes, fruits and veggies to your daily diet.





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