Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Am I worrying too much about colon cancer

Am I worrying too much about colon cancer?
Over the past 4 months, I've had a range of different bowel movements. Some have been fat and roundish; others have been thin and flat. Would I be seeing that range if you had colon cancer. So is it a problem if I went from not being able to #### for a day, to have something like but not really direria? I normally #### at once a day... Abdominal distension: Nope Abdominal pain: Nope Unexplained, persistent nausea or vomiting: Nope Unexplained weight loss: Nope Change in frequency or character of stool (bowel movements): nope Small-caliber (narrow) or ribbon-like stools: I dont' think so? Sensation of incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement: Nope Rectal pain: Nope Age. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 50: I'm 20. A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps: Not that I know of. Inflammatory intestinal conditions: Nope Inherited disorders that affect the colon: I might have hemmorides, thouh it usually doesn't cause a problem for me. Basiclly it's not active most of the time. Family history of colon cancer and colon polyps: Only my grandma, nobody else even polyps. My parents who are over 50 both got colonoscapes, neither one of them had any polyps. Diet. Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be associated with a diet low in fiber and high in fat and calories: Probably A sedentary lifestyle: Yeah, but do try to get at least a little bit of exercise each day. Diabetes: Nope Obesity: I'm only 135 pounds Smoking. I don't smoke Alcohol: I don't drink Growth hormone disorder: I don't think so. Radiation therapy for cancer: I've never had cancer or anyone in my family except for my granda who was a smoker. Is it just my OCD doing this to me?
Cancer - 3 Answers
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Yes. You have cancer and OCD. Congratuations.
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If you are really worried you should go to your doctor. Better safe than sorry I have OCD aswell and I am constantly worried about if i have something wrong. Try not to get too worked up but if it is getting you worked up and stressed get it checked out. It maybe be nothing or it could be a small problem easily sorted.
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yOUR PROBLEM IS, YOU ARE WORRING ABOUT NOTHING. yOU HAVE ibs= IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME/ sPASTIC COLON. gO TO mAYO CLINIC, AND BRING UP ibs, AND READ IT ,ALL YOUR QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED. iT WILL BE LIKE READING YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY FOR THE PAST YEAR.

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Friday, February 8, 2013

Am I worrying too much about colon cancer

Monday, February 4, 2013

Could I have colon cancer

Could I have colon cancer?
I am 30, almost 31 years old, male and overweight. I have been having some pain in my right side around my gallbladder area for about 4 weeks. My doctor did blood work which ruled out ulcers, an ultrasound which ruled out gall stones and an x-ray which said that I am constipated. However, I have a bowel movement almost every day or at least every other day. I don't struggle to go and have an amount which I'd say is regular and healthy. The x-ray shows that there is some stool that is stuck in my colon and they recommended a high fiber diet and a laxative if necessary. I plan to do what the doctor said, but if she is wrong about the constipation could it be colon cancer? On an x-ray can colon cancer ever be mistaken for constipation? I always thought the risk of colon cancer didn't start until you were in your 50's or so. Am I too young to get colon cancer? I have an appointment with a gastroenterologist in a few weeks, but until then I'd like some peace of mind.
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Im sure the doctor is right. Maybe go to webmd.com There was a guy on ripleys that had like a 50ft colon because he couldnt poop. He suffered from alot of pain and whatnot. Good Luck!
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Unfortunately, there is no such thing as too young for any kind of cancer. I wouldn't freak out though, as it could be something as simple as a bowel blockage (though that isn't any fun). You might be getting some out, but not all. I would go ahead with what your doctor says, try it for two weeks, if it continues go back and let him/her know that you are concerned about cancer. A CT scan can tell you better than an X-ray can. Or an Ultrasound is less harmful, and a lot easier. Being concerned is one thing, being a hypercondriac is another. Don't freak out until you've ruled the easy stuff out. Then don't freak out at all because it won't do you any good. Just relax, do what your doctor said, let them know your concern, and go from there.
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As I'm sure you already know, being overweight puts you at a higher risk for all kinds of things, colon cancer included. However, cancer generally doesn't hurt. If your diet is high in fatty, fried, or dairy products, you could be over-working your gallbladder (for lack of a better word). Try eliminating those from your diet for a few days and see if the pain subsides. (It worked for a friend of mine.) Good luck, hope this helps!
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Colon cancer in mid to advanced stages is fairly easy to detect. It would show a narrowing of the bowel (called an "apple core") that would be obvious to your doctor. It could be servre diverticulitis holding some of the solid wastes in your bowel. If it is diverticulitis you'll will need to start watching your diet; certain foods can cause discomfort (from mild to wild). Go with the laxative for now. If you're going to get colonoscopy you'll get a very powerful laxative anyhow (believe me it flushes everything...EVERYTHING...out!)
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you can't really see colon cancer via x-ray, unless it is way out of hand and out of control (i.e. too late for treatment). I assume since you did not mention it, your temperature is normal ruling out any kind of major infection (thinking payer patches being inflammed). I was younger than you when I had a colonoscopy due to some digestive problems and they did find a pre-cancerous polyp that was removed. I have since had a three year follow up and it was clean. I guess I am trying to say...since it was not seen on x-ray, don't fret the gastroenterologist...if they find something it could be a very good thing and keep you around a long time.
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any ancer can be at any age the docter probaly is right though if you are worried get a 2nd opinion see if exercize fiber and fruits will help ask the doctor

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Friday, February 1, 2013

Am I worrying too much about colon cancer

Am I worrying too much about colon cancer?
Over the past 4 months, I've had a range of different bowel movements. Some have been fat and roundish; others have been thin and flat. Would I be seeing that range if you had colon cancer. I normally #### at once a day... Abdominal distension: Nope Abdominal pain: Nope Unexplained, persistent nausea or vomiting: Nope Unexplained weight loss: Nope Change in frequency or character of stool (bowel movements): nope Small-caliber (narrow) or ribbon-like stools: I dont' think so? Sensation of incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement: Nope Rectal pain: Nope Age. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are older than 50: I'm 20. A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps: Not that I know of. Inflammatory intestinal conditions: Nope Inherited disorders that affect the colon: I might have hemmorides, thouh it usually doesn't cause a problem for me. Basiclly it's not active most of the time. Family history of colon cancer and colon polyps: Only my grandma, nobody else even polyps. My parents who are over 50 both got colonoscapes, neither one of them had any polyps. Diet. Colon cancer and rectal cancer may be associated with a diet low in fiber and high in fat and calories: Probably A sedentary lifestyle: Yeah, but do try to get at least a little bit of exercise each day. Diabetes: Nope Obesity: I'm only 135 pounds Smoking. I don't smoke Alcohol: I don't drink Growth hormone disorder: I don't think so. Radiation therapy for cancer: I've never had cancer or anyone in my family except for my granda who was a smoker. Is it just my OCD doing this to me?
Cancer - 3 Answers
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Get counseling. Please.
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Yes it probably is your OCD :) ! You are 20 years old and there are no genetic abnormalities in your family. There are no reasons for you to be afraid to have a colorectal cancer. You have a good risk profile, you don't drink or smoke and you at least do some sports. The fact that you do have an unhealthy diet does increase your risk to get a colorectal cancer but you can be quite sure that this will not happen before you are at least 30 or 40. Also remember that a polyp needs about 10 years to become a colorectal cancer which then has the symptoms you mentioned. So the polyp would have started to grow when you where about ten years old. Early symptoms of the polyp would be very black stool or even stool with blood in or on it. There are several other reasons for the different bowel movements. The gastrointestinal tract is very sensitive to all kinds of stimuli. Have you had a lot of stress lately? Maybe because of this? Have you had enough sleep?
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Stop worrying. It's highly unlikely you have colon cancer. A healthy body is going to produce different "styles" of bowel movements based on type of food eaten, activities that day, water intake, minor illness, etc. In other words, some days you are going to have "normal" movements, and some days you are going to have "off" movements. It happens. You're okay.

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