Question 1

whats most likely cause narrow stools in my age (18 years old boy)?

Accepted Answer

Diet: Lack of sufficient fiber in the diet is a likely cause.
You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948

Question 2

can pepto bismal cause narrow stools?

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't: Pepto bismal can cause the stool to become black because it contains bismuth. However, it should not cause thin stools. If you have chronic narrow stools -it is important to have this medically evaluated. Any major change to bowel habitus warrants assessment.

Question 3

what size are colon tumours typically that are causing symptoms, such as narrow stools? can they still be quite small?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a wide variety. Some colon tumors get very large before ever causing any symptoms like narrow stools.  On the flip side, very small tumors can start bleeding and become symptomatic very early on.  Generally a larger tumor is worse.

Question 4

do narrow stools always indicate colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: More commonly due to spasm in lower colon.  However, sudden change in stool caliber, "pencil thin" stools, cramps, bleeding, nausea, weight loss need evaluation. Ongoing symptoms need evaluation. At the least, this should involve a doctor visit, perhaps other tests.

Question 5

23 .f no cancer history. since 2 days inconsistency in bm. i go once a day but find hard to release. lil narrow stools. got gas.no blood colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: A diagnosis of cancer of the intestines at 23 yr of age is very unusual. If you are constipated and there is  larger piece of stool blocking  passage of stool, this may cause thinner stools. Try to have more fiber in your diet and stay hydrated.

Question 6

i have hemorrhoid for 2 years.infrequent narrow stools. i feel a bulge on my anus when defecating. do i have colon/rectal cancer?im so worried.

Accepted Answer

Doubt cancer: But it is possible.  A simple look at your behind by your doc should be reassuring.

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

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 8

how much if sigmoid colon is seen in sigmoidscopy to 35 cm. ordered due to narrow stools and occaisonally blood. gi felt suficient.  bowel issue 3 yrs?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy: If they did not see any issue on a sigmoidoscopy, the next step would likely be a full colonoscopy

Question 9

can hemorrhoids cause narrow stools? or my anus seems to always swell when i poop, like blood is filling around the anus. could be external hemorrhoids that swell up when i poop, can this cause narrow stools?

Accepted Answer

Stools: The fullness sensation is probably due to the hemorrhoids. The narrow stools is a function of many things - stool consistence, amount of stools, side of opening.

Question 10

can chronic stress/anxiety cause bowel problems? i have been constipated since three weeks. soft stools, but need to strain often. sometimes narrow stools. also, feelings of incomplete evacuation. can this be caused by stress?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can.: A young adult with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, then things people try are vegetables, water, fiber-plus-water, prune juice, prunes, polyethylene glycol, Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives... One's doctor may evaluate and consider other medication.

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Whats most likely cause narrow stools in my age (18 years old boy)?

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Can pepto bismal cause narrow stools?

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What size are colon tumours typically that are causing symptoms, such as narrow stools? can they still be quite small?

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Do narrow stools always indicate colon cancer?

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23 .f no cancer history. since 2 days inconsistency in bm. i go once a day but find hard to release. lil narrow stools. got gas.no blood colon cancer?

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I have hemorrhoid for 2 years.infrequent narrow stools. i feel a bulge on my anus when defecating. do i have colon/rectal cancer?im so worried.

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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?

A member asked:

How much if sigmoid colon is seen in sigmoidscopy to 35 cm. ordered due to narrow stools and occaisonally blood. gi felt suficient. bowel issue 3 yrs?

A member asked:

Can hemorrhoids cause narrow stools? or my anus seems to always swell when i poop, like blood is filling around the anus. could be external hemorrhoids that swell up when i poop, can this cause narrow stools?

A member asked:

Can chronic stress/anxiety cause bowel problems? i have been constipated since three weeks. soft stools, but need to strain often. sometimes narrow stools. also, feelings of incomplete evacuation. can this be caused by stress?

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