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A member asked:
Do you think i have colon cancer? i have trouble passing, soft stool a little bigger than a pencil and sometimes mucus in stool. help please. i'm 21.
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Large differential: While colon cancer is always a consideration it will not be in the top of the list given your age. Much more common conditions such as irritable bowel, hemorrhoids or inflammatory bowel disease can cause similar symptoms. Talk to your doc about your symptoms and possible work up.
Answered 10/15/2017
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