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A member asked:
Im in my early 30's,family history off colon polyps, if i see mucus sometimes in my stool(i drink flaxseed powder) can it be the start of colon cancer?
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Colitis: changes in bowel fucntion can easily be explained by diet. Colon polyps can be asymptomatic. More concerning symptms are blood in the BM and changes in shape of BM
Answered 6/10/2018
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Polyps?: Dr. Lipton already answered your question expertly, just wanted to have you think about your family history of polyps. Is not the same to have a few polyps in a few family members (which is not too rare) as is to have lots of family members with lots of polyps each. If it is the later, consider talking to a specialist in genetics. People with inherited traits can get cancer even at young age.
Answered 8/31/2014
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Would mucus in stool that comes and goes for a bit every few months be a symptom of colon cancer? No other symptoms. No blood that can see.
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Occasional mucus&constipation. I was worried about colon cancer.Dr said she won't beable to order stool test because of age/history. Colonoscopy is risky but it's up to me if I want one. She did do rectal exam. She never felt any masses. How accurate?
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