A member asked:

If cancer was causing thin stools, is that a partial obstruction? how long would it take to be fully obstructed? could ct see partial obstruction caus

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Dr. Thomas Rayson answered

Specializes in Pathology

May not be cancer: Thin stools can be caused by obstruction but not only always because of tumor benign inflammatory conditions can cause in stools such as diverticulosis the best way to find out is to have a colonoscopy partial concert obstructions can progress to complete obstruction this is an abdominal emergency requiring surgery don't wait.

Answered 3/7/2013

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