Question 1

what are some common causes of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

IBD, viruses: Colon cancer probably begins from  the effect of exogenous factors on the bowel, considering that the  patient does not have hereditary causes.  A virus such as polyoma is probably a contributing factor along with carcinogens in the food.  In addition patients with inflammatory bowel disease release, over a long period of time cytokines that can induce malignant transformation.

Question 2

what are the causes of colon cancer and how does it develop?

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Unknown: Uncertain as to what exactly causes any cancer, which is non-stop cell growth. Some risks are genetic, some are related to obesity, eating too much fatty foods, eating too much meat and not enough fruits and fibers, cigarette smoking, etc.

Question 3

can parasite cause colon cancer ?

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Colon cancer?: Colon cancer is very common  , specially if u have a family history of it . It is recommended that u do colonoscopy when  u reach 40 , and if symptomatic.

Question 4

how does colon cancer cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Potassium wasting: Your colon ordinarily is involved some in ridding your body of potassium, and some colon cancers and infamously the "villous adenoma" precancer can pump large amounts of potassium solution into the gut. And any obstructing lesion can cause intermittent constipation and diarrhea. Best wishes.

Question 5

can a colon infection cause colon cancer?

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Usually not: Infections can co-exist  with, but not cause, colon cancer.  Ulcerative colitis, which is not an infection but an inflammatory disease, is tied to increased chances of developing colon cancer.

Question 6

how does colon cancer cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Obstruction: Cancer can obstruct the flow of fecal matter in the colon and the obstruction may become severe enough to cause obstruction. The cancer may be ring shaped and encircle the colon or may form a large mass and block the flow of intestinal contents.
At your age, constipation is unlikely to be due to colon cancer.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 7

can colon cancer cause pain in the buttocks?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Colon cancers in the rectosigmoid area can cause abdominal or back pain so this can quite possibly radiate, or be felt in the buttocks at least some of the time.  Other colon cancers can have volvulus, perforation and fistula as complications so these also might be felt in the buttocks.

Question 8

does regular constipation cause colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Constipation does not cause colon cancer. Hope this helps!

Question 9

does stage 4 colon cancer cause dehydration ?

Accepted Answer

It can: Any stage 4 cancer will affect multiple parts of normal physiology including decreased intake of food and water that may result in dehydration.

Question 10

can benign polyps cause colon cancer symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: L

They do not but May become cancerous overtime.check with your GI dr.

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