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Does irritable bowel syndrome eventually lead to colon cancer?
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No: Ibs does not lead to colon cancer. However, IBS type symptoms may obscure symptoms of colon cancer. So any change in your symptoms should be discussed with your doctor.
Answered 4/15/2016
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No: Irritable bowel syndrome is a result of either anxiety or diet. Inflammatory bowel syndrome is more likely to increase risk for cancer. See national digestive diseases information clearinghouse see: www.Digestive.Niddk.Nih.Gov/ddiseases/pubs/ibs.
Answered 3/5/2016
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