A 21-year-old member asked:
is colon cancer associated with irritable bowel syndrome?
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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered
41 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
Not really: Except many of the symptoms of IBS could actually be indicative of a colon cancer and many dietary irregularities associated with IBS can themselves increase your risk for colon cacner development. Ibs should be a diagnosis of excluding more serious diagnoses.
Answered on Jan 15, 2015
Dr. Terry Simpson answered
34 years experience General Surgery
No: But they may have similar symptoms so never assume it is ibs.
Answered on Feb 22, 2013
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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered
18 years experience Internal Medicine
No evidence: There is no evidence to date that ibs is associated with cancer.
Answered on Apr 14, 2014
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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered
41 years experience Colon and Rectal Surgery
Depends: Except many of the symptoms of IBS could actually be indicative of a colon cancer and many dietary irregularities associated with IBS can themselves i ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronald Kline answered
Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery
No: Ibs does not lead to colon cancer. However, IBS type symptoms may obscure symptoms of colon cancer. So any change in your symptoms should be discussed ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Uyeda answered
44 years experience General Surgery
Sometimes yes: Consult your doctor about your risks of cancer. Only way to know for sure is to get colonoscopy.
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Myron Arlen answered
63 years experience Surgical Oncology
IBS has no lesion: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or spastic colon is characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits. Inc ... Read More
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