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A member asked:

I have one sided flat stools sometimes. i have been examined and have a lot of internal and external hemorrhoids from pregnancy. could it be colon ca?

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Rarely: You are young for colon cancer. This is a possibility but rare. If you are real concerned look up a good general surgeon an exam

Answered 3/9/2015

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I always had constipation my whole life. Had tests as a kid, all good. No history of colon cancer in my family. I did a FIT test at home , no blood in stool. I do have hemorrhoids that seem to swell then go down day to day. Colon cancer?

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Ive had persistent constipation for over a year now. Change in bowel habits, loose and thin stools, mucus in stools, and hemorrhoids. Results from not living healthy. My grandpa died of colon cancer in his 50s. Im only 26, should I get colonoscopy?

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Have bouts of pebble poops on & off for 6mo between regular stool. No blood except 1x when wiping few months back (super small amount, bright red. had hemorrhoids). Is that what drs mean when they say changes in bowel movements could be colon cancer?

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I went to dr that gave me my colon test 3 yrs ago for fresh blood in stool he was fairly sure it was a internal hemorriod how long can hemorriod bleed?

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22/M flat/thin stools, diarrhea, constipation, minor abdominal pain (rarely) Have hemorrhoids for years now, (not sure about internal) GI visit scheduled for June, and I'm scared that something is wrong with me. IBS? Colon Cancer?

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