Tacoma, WA
A 19-year-old male asked:
hi doctor ive been having white spots in my stools but most off which are brown scared of pancreatic cancer help?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Olakunle Oluwole answered
General Surgery 24 years experience
A colonoscopy would: A great thing to ensure that you are not undergoing anything that you are concerned about. I think that if you get one, it can put your mind at ease
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Dr. Anthony Fritz answered
Internal Medicine 33 years experience
Unlikely: Please see your health provider for further assessment
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Bloomingburg, New York
A 34-year-old male asked:
If occasional floating stools were caused by pancreatic cancer would they be obviously abnormal looking?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
Pathology 44 years experience
Yes: It would be obvious to anyone. "floating stools" are almost always from gas bubbles. They suggest gum-chewing or talking a lot rather than cancer. When due to steatorrhea as from pancreatic cancer, the stools are light-colored and incredibly stinky. If you are obsessed with the idea that you have pancreatic cancer, perhaps a good psychologist or other person can help you manage these thoughts.
5120 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Canada
A 19-year-old male asked:
My stool is solid, with a yellow-brown colour. This has been going on for a couple of weeks. My Stool is usually fully brown. Is it pancreatic cancer?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Clarence Grim answered
Endocrinology 57 years experience
Paretic cancer: At your age almost certainly not.
589 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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