A 22-year-old male asked:
21yr old male, could this be colon cancer?blood on stool,rectal bleeding(bright red/darker at times,) painful bowel movement, big & hard stool, etc.
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Constipation/blood: It isn't common in 21 year old males, but always a possibility. It may be a proctitis, colitis, hemorrhoid from constipation, or anal fissure from passing large, hard stools. Try miralax (polyethylene glycol) and colace over-the-counter daily until your stools are softer and less painful to pass. See your primary care physician or Gastroenterology specialist for an exam to find the cause and recommend treatment.
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