Question 1

does low back pain/constipation signify colon cancer.

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Colon cancer: Those 2 are nonspecific symptoms but weight loss, change in bowel habits, bleeding per rectum, hx of polyps, family hx of colon cancer or any combination of these things should warrant proper evaluation by a colonoscopy.

Question 2

does colon cancer cause lower back pain?

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Unlikely: Most early stage colon cancers cause no symptoms at all.  Very advanced colon cancers can grow and invade nearby structures, potentially causing pain.  Colon cancer can also spread to the bones, which may cause back pain. However, back pain is a common symptom, and the vast majority of patients who are experiencing back pain do not have any cancer.  See your doctor if you are concerned.

Question 3

i have been having lower back pain, and pain in my right side.. along with narrow stools quite frequently. could these be related? colon cancer?

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Um: Colon cancer could be but not the first thing to consider. You could have urinary issues, stones, infection, irritable bowel. I would see your doctor for a full history and physical. Good luck

Question 4

is back pain a symptom of colon cancer?

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Cancer pain: Usually not. Cancers are usually painless until they press on surrounding organs or nerves. Other symptoms for colon cancer should be observed, such as blood in stool. If there is any doubt, please see your internist or a GI specialist for a checkup, especially if you have a higher risk for cancer.

Question 5

gassy and mild mid left back pain. colon cancer likely? could be other problems?

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Depends : unless high risk family history for cancer, colon CA is relatively low risk at your age.  If pain with eating, then gallstones, peptic  ulcer or irritable bowel syndrome are far more likely.

Question 6

change in bowel habbits/back pain/constipation could it be colon cancer? i also had much anxiety too

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Please get evaluated: Specially if you are concerned and there is family history or other clinical signs.

Question 7

can colitis, gastritis or colon cancer cause abdominal and back pain, nausea, loss of appetite, and the sensation that your rectum is on fire?

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Rectal discomfort: Rectal symptoms are not characteristic of those disorders. Proctitis, which is inflammation of the rectal lining, classically causes rectal symptoms. Of course rectal malignancies and internal hemorrhoids may cause rectal symptoms,also. Colitis usually causes diarrhea and may causes abdominal discomfort. Gastritis causes upper abdominal discomfort and may cause nausea, appetite loss. Less back sym

Question 8

32/m. difficulty pushing out stool (normal looking), dont feel empty after, bright red blood on tip of stool at times. difficulty peeing. lower right back pain, goes away w/ massage but returns an hour or 2 later. mother diag. colon cancer @ 45?

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: Due to your mother’s colon cancer at age 45, you need to have a screening colonoscopy if you haven’t had one yet. Your GI symptoms could be due to hemorrhoids but a colonoscopy will diagnose this so see a GI doctor and get the colonoscopy done. Your difficulty with urination is likely unrelated-have your urine checked for infection. Good luck!

Question 9

iam bloated everyday since 1 month.now i have abdomen pain, back pain with bloating. crohn's since 11 years.2018 colon cancer apr done & colostomy. treatment completed in march 2019.my inflammation increasing from feb 2020 in 3 months 3,6 ,14 ,28 38?

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Crohn's,cancer: These persistent symptoms must be addressed by your gastroenterologist and/or your colorectal surgeon. Appropriate testing will be done. Concern is for active inflammation(Crohn's) of the intestinal tract, complications from prior surgery, or recurrent malignancy.

Question 10

scared have colon cancer family history 60+. yellow brown stool occasional gas. left side back pain. min. if not any stomach pain. started 2 weeks ago?

Accepted Answer

Try not to worry: The symptoms you describe are not consistent with colon cancer.  My recommendation is for you to develop a plan with your primary care doctor for screening for colon cancer.  Based on current guidelines in a patient with your positive family history, I recommend having a screening colonoscopy at age 40, or possibly 35.  However, if you have blood in your stools, you should have colonoscopy. B well

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Can colitis, gastritis or colon cancer cause abdominal and back pain, nausea, loss of appetite, and the sensation that your rectum is on fire?

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32/m. difficulty pushing out stool (normal looking), dont feel empty after, bright red blood on tip of stool at times. difficulty peeing. lower right back pain, goes away w/ massage but returns an hour or 2 later. mother diag. colon cancer @ 45?

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Iam bloated everyday since 1 month.now i have abdomen pain, back pain with bloating. crohn's since 11 years.2018 colon cancer apr done & colostomy. treatment completed in march 2019.my inflammation increasing from feb 2020 in 3 months 3,6 ,14 ,28 38?

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Scared have colon cancer family history 60+. yellow brown stool occasional gas. left side back pain. min. if not any stomach pain. started 2 weeks ago?

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