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I had a fecal impaction. it cleared up but now i'm having weakness in my legs and arms when lifting. i also lost weight. what could it be?
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Colon cancer: If you have an acute change in your bowel movements and especially if associated with weight loss you should consider having a colonoscopy. You are relatively youg for colon cancer but it is not unheard of at your age.
Answered 12/13/2016
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