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1/4" diameter of mucus in stool 3x/wk, loose stools 1x/wk. severe health anxiety. worried about colon cancer. no family history. cancer or ibs?
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Hypochondrasis: I feel your distress about having Colon cancer. Relax about “No family history. Cancer or IBS” Feel good about lack of abdominal pain, bloody stools, diarrhea alternating with constipation, or severe constipation. Do not be victim of severe health anxiety, Be Captain of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. See a Psychiatrist for Therapy for anxiety due to stresses; coping skills and medication.
Answered 11/28/2017
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