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My 17 y/o symptoms constipation long narrow stools light brown trouble burping pressure below left rib cage no pain. is this colon cancer/splenomegaly?
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Bowel change: Your teenager has many symptoms, and you should make an appointment with the doctor for examination to determine the cause and give treatment as necessary.
Answered 2/24/2018
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