Question 1

green stools, little black dots in stool and also when i wipe. scared this may be rectal/colon cancer at 18. what are the chances?

Accepted Answer

Very low: Colorectal cancer does not cause this specific character of stool, and while not impossible, the chances  are close to zero you have colorectal cancer. Best to see your primary care provider for a more complete evaluation to be sure. Hope this helps!

Question 2

hello, i've had green stools for awhile and been only having one bowel movement everyday. what can be the reasoning? scared it's cancer i'm 18.

Accepted Answer

Diet: Intake of green vegetable can impart a green color to stool and it is not a sign of cancer. Unless a first degree relative of yours developed colon cancer before the age of 28, you need not worry about colon cancer.

Question 3

what exactly does green stools in adults indicate?

Accepted Answer

Green stools: This could result from rapid transit of feces through the intestines, or from food colorings such as in liquorice., consuming iron-rich foods or iron supplements, or leafy green vegetables, taking laxatives, and if with other intestinal symptoms it can result from irritable bowel or intestinal infections. If no symptoms, no worries.

Question 4

what causes green poop in adults can eating a lot of lettuce and spinach make your poop color green i had green poop today i was curious is that healthy or is it a sign of cancer?

Accepted Answer

: The stool color is provided by the bile from the liver that is adds to fecal debris. It starts out a deep green &amp; slowly changes thru greens to yellows to browns as the germs in the intestines metabolize the bile. Green generally means the stool in question moved through faster or was subject to less change by gut germs.

Question 5

little black specs after wiping and i see some in my stool, my stools are green. should i be concerned for cancer 18 years old. ?

Accepted Answer

This does not sound: like cancer (especially at your age). However, you should be checked by your doctor to see if you have an infection or if the black is from any bleeding.

Question 6

can green stool be a sign of colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not specifically: Bowel movement color is not a factor to watch for colon cancer unless you see blood. See a doctor for an examination.

Question 7

what are the sign and symptoms of rectal/colon cancer? can it be easily treated? and also my stool color is sometimes black, dark brown, green ormixed

Accepted Answer

Varies : Signs and symptoms of colon cancer vary tremendously, certainly would be extremely rare in a 19 year old.  Abdominal pain, change in bowel movements, unexplained weight loss,  abdominal fullness, nausea  are among the more common presenting symptoms.  I would not hesitate to be seen and discuss directly with a doctor.

Question 8

does green stool means cancer? i sometimes have this problem along with pellet like stool and constipation. does this mean colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Color of stool is affected by your diet. It does not mean one has colon cancer. However, if you see bright red blood/bleeding in your stool- then you should see your doctor for more evaluation to see where is the source of the bleeding. You definitely need to make sure you hydrate ( drink water)  yourself and increase intake of fibers to help your constipation.

Question 9

green stool in past bm's. today they were sort of flat.  colon cancer? ibs? great grandma had colon cancer at 70.  should i worry? no other symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Likely no problem,,: The stool may be due to your diet more than anything else.  Although there are exceptions, you're not nearly at the age that this presents and you've got no other symptoms like fatigue and weight loss.  If you're still concerned, see your doctor and discuss the screening guidelines for colonoscopy and other tests.  Best of luck.

Question 10

i'm 18 years old male, and i'm very very scared that i have colon cancer.i got some symptoms, but no blood. thin stools, 1st time dark green stool today. really scared.

Accepted Answer

So rare: You are more likely to get hit by a bus today than have colon cancer at your age. I'm not sure what symptoms other than "no blood" you refer to, as most colon cancers have no symptoms. If you are having abdominal pains, fullness, nausea, etc - then you should see doctor as there are literally hundreds of conditions other than cancer that could cause symptoms in abdomen.

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Green stools, little black dots in stool and also when i wipe. scared this may be rectal/colon cancer at 18. what are the chances?

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Hello, i've had green stools for awhile and been only having one bowel movement everyday. what can be the reasoning? scared it's cancer i'm 18.

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What exactly does green stools in adults indicate?

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What causes green poop in adults can eating a lot of lettuce and spinach make your poop color green i had green poop today i was curious is that healthy or is it a sign of cancer?

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Little black specs after wiping and i see some in my stool, my stools are green. should i be concerned for cancer 18 years old. ?

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Can green stool be a sign of colon cancer?

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What are the sign and symptoms of rectal/colon cancer? can it be easily treated? and also my stool color is sometimes black, dark brown, green ormixed

A member asked:

Does green stool means cancer? i sometimes have this problem along with pellet like stool and constipation. does this mean colon cancer?

A member asked:

Green stool in past bm's. today they were sort of flat. colon cancer? ibs? great grandma had colon cancer at 70. should i worry? no other symptoms.

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I'm 18 years old male, and i'm very very scared that i have colon cancer.i got some symptoms, but no blood. thin stools, 1st time dark green stool today. really scared.

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