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Rectal bleeding mucous constipation and left side ab pressure doc says its piles after rectal exam but i googled it and now i'm really worried cancer?
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Hemorrhoids: Your dr. Is most likely correct. In your situation there is a high probability of hemorrhoids and a very low one of cancer. As you age and the cancer probability rises, further testing of this kind of bleeding could be indicated.
Answered 11/25/2013
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