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I am 22 and experiencing incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement and occasional flatulence. can it be colorectal cancer-i have no family history?

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Dr. John Geisler answered

See a GI doctor: The symptoms are not common for colorectal cancer but if it is a change, see a GI doctor.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Probably not: Colon cancer would not be the first diagnosis i would come up with those symptoms in a 22 year old. Best to see your friendly GI doctor to help with your symptoms.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I am 22 and experiencing incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement and occasional flatulence. can it be colorectal cancer-i have no family history?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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