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Does constant constipation lead to bowel cancer?
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No: Constipation does not cause bowel cancer. However, bowel cancer can often cause constipation, so any change in your bowel habits should prompt a discussion with your doctor, urgently if there is any bleeding.
Answered 2/25/2017
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No: It can lead to other issues with the colon such as malabsorption, ectasia, and dysfunctional peristalsis.
Answered 3/28/2012
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Constipation: No, but the reverse can occur.
Answered 12/25/2012
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