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Everytime i eat i have a bowel movement after, even small meals. the stools are watery. i also lot of gas. should i be concerned for colon cancer?

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Dr. inderjit Deol answered

Watery stools: It could be inflammatory bowel disease or some kind of infection etc. Usually colon mass (cancer) causes obstruction. Please see your gastroenterologist to make a definitive diagnosis.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/5/2021

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A member asked:

Everytime i eat i have a bowel movement after, even small meals. the stools are watery. i also lot of gas. should i be concerned for colon cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. inderjit Deol answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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