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Is constipation a normal symptom for bladder cancer?

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No: Not that i know of. Can't think of any mechanism for this.

Dr Khorsandi agreed

Answered 1/19/2021

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Could be: If radiation is part of the treatment protocol this can effect motility of colon exposed to the radiation. Some chemo drugs also affect motility. Ask your oncologist.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 3/21/2012

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Can constipation really cause that much of a problem long term? Had recurrent utis and an ultrasound and ct scan of kidneys, bladder, etc. come back normal. Said constipation caused three months of back and side pain and uti symptoms. Second opinion?

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Do yellow stools always mean p/cancer? G/bladder liver had no masses. Amylase/lipase normal, bilirubin,alkaline phosphatase normal. Symptoms, gas/bloat yellow stool only. Wait for CT result. Scared!

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Is risk of bladder cancer with microscopic bld in urine still low in 32 year old non - smoker even if dad had it? Only other symptom low low back pn.

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Which is the main symptom of rectal/colon cancer? Constipate or diarrhea? Or both? I got a constipation fir 4 months already but no diarrhea

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