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A member asked:
I'm 25 could i have rectal cancer? i'm scared and have no health insurance. i have no blood in my stools maybe its hemeroids?
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Not sure: You say you have no blood in your stool so what are your symptoms? If you are having rectal pain, pressure in the rectal area, changes in your bowels or weight loss then you should see your doctor. Rectal cancer in your age group is not common but the above symptoms need to be checked.
Answered 9/29/2016
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I have soft thin stool. Im so worried. Is it colon cancer?I have hemorrhoids. No blood no wt loss and no pain in abd. I felt bulgng in rectum.
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Ive read colorectal cancer is on the rise in young adults and Ive have some blood on stool and paper after bm. Had no pain if I take fiber I have no problems should I be worried about cancer? My dr just looked and said probably internal hemorrhoids?
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