A 31-year-old member asked:
Can holding your stool in cause colon cancer when you are 50?
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Dr. Crystal Twynhamanswered
General surgery, Breast Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Bariatric (weight loss) surgery, Endocrine surgery, Minimally invasive surgery 34 years experience
No!: But it's not a good idea! when your body sends you the signal that is time to move her bowels, you should listen. It's really pretty smart. Obviously, one cannot always get to a bathroom when we get that signal. But if you do, go move your bowels. Your colon, rectum, and especially the hemorrhoidal veins will thank you (prevent hemorrhoids!)
good luck!
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Can you have colon cancer that causes flat stools two years after clean colonoscopy?
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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 58 years experience
CA 2 y postcolonsocp: Possible if they missed one before or if you have strong family Hx of colon cancer. Need more details.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What are the causes of colon cancer and how does it develop?
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Dr. Mark Hoepfneranswered
Surgery 40 years experience
Unknown: Uncertain as to what exactly causes any cancer, which is non-stop cell growth. Some risks are genetic, some are related to obesity, eating too much fatty foods, eating too much meat and not enough fruits and fibers, cigarette smoking, etc.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
What are some common causes of colon cancer?
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Dr. Myron Arlenanswered
Surgical Oncology 65 years experience
IBD, viruses: Colon cancer probably begins from the effect of exogenous factors on the bowel, considering that the patient does not have hereditary causes. A virus such as polyoma is probably a contributing factor along with carcinogens in the food. In addition patients with inflammatory bowel disease release, over a long period of time cytokines that can induce malignant transformation.
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