Question 1

what are the main causes of lack of appetite in young people? colon cancer? im scared and only 24

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Lots: There are a large number of conditions that can cause weight loss. At your age colon cancer is low on the list. It is a good idea to see your doctor because there are a large number of easily treatable thing that you might have. You deserve to get this resolved and go on with your life.

Question 2

what are the causes of colon cancer?

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Depends: 20% are genetically caused, the remainder being environmentally caused by some as yet unknown combination of exposures to various agents. The person who finds the actual answer will no doubt be on a south pacific island relaxing after having won the nobel prize. We just don't know in every case.

Question 3

what are some common causes of colon cancer?

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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 4

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 5

what is the cause of colon cancer?

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Polyp formation: Polyp formation in the colon & rectum occurs due to certain risk factors such as western diet, obseity, genetic factors, etc. Ovewr tiem these polyps can grow and acquire mutations in the cells which then become cancerous and develop intoi a cancer.

Question 6

what are the symptoms for colon cancer? what are the causes colon cancer?

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Rectal bleeding is c: Colon cancer can be entirely silent disease, producing little or no symptoms when early and localized to the bowel. So screening with colonoscopy in asymptomatic subjects is advised to look for polyps which are precursors of colon cancer. Rectal bleeding and abdominal pain can be symptoms of this cancer but they are often not early symptoms. The cause of colon cancer is not known.

Question 7

would colon cancer cause one sided pain that comes and goes for a couple of days, every couple of months?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The symptoms you described are not typical of colon cancer. Unless you have family history of colon cancer occurring at an early age, you may wait till you turn 50 to get a colonoscopy. You may wish to see a doctor for your symptoms and evaluation.
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 8

can pain caused by colon cancer go away for 10 days then return? i ate healthier and stopped worrying about it, then i began worrying and pain returns

Accepted Answer

Doubtful.: One thing about cancer - it doesn't just go away on its own.  Its growth is relentless and it's pain is persistent.

Question 9

can colon cancer cause cholecystitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but...: Colon cancer can very rarely cause obstruction of the duct draining the gall bladder(cystic duct)  or liver(common bile duct) by growing directly into these structures and causing an obstruction.  This can lead to cholecystitis just like that caused when the obstruction is caused by a gall stone.  It is a more serious situation but i believe that I have seen it only once in my 36 year career!

Question 10

does colon cancer cause abscess in the colon?

Accepted Answer

It can: If the cancer perforates the wall of the colon allowing feces to spill into localized area, an abscess can form.  This more commonly happens with diverticulitis but can happen with cancer as well.

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