Thursday, October 4, 2012

Could this be Colon Cancer

Could this be Colon Cancer?
So usually I'm able to crap every day, but lately like the last 5 days it's been switching from either not being able to crap that and having ribbon like crap. I don't have any other symptoms of colon cancer. I'm only 21, and have no family history of colon cancer other than a grandma had it, but it was caused by smoking for her. Okay, now I'm finding light red blood on the toilet paper... Is it just my ocd screwing with me?
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1 :
It is probably your ocd screwing with you. changes in bowels can be caused by diet, stress, drugs, or some kind of germ. The blood on the toilet paper is probably from a scratch on or near your anus, or a hemorrhoid.
2 :
if you drink water and eat a fiber on a daily basis, you tend to be more regular. Perhaps your diet has fluxuated recently. I wouldn't jump to the colon cancer conclusion. Sometimes your poo can be more acidic on some days than others, causing pain, or more wipes than normal. Chaffing.
3 :
Not likely at your age. I would not worry about it if the problem has only been for the past week. The blood may be from a fissure from straining. Don't strain. If you can't poop, get off the pot, go for a walk, drink plenty of water and make sure you have some fiber in your diet. Now if you have blood in you stool, or an irritable bowel for a long period of time, you definitely need to see your doctor.

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