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Sudden small amts of mucus in stool every other day intermittent with loose stools for 2 wks. fbc normal, stool parasite test negative. colon cancer?
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Probably not: Cause of mucus in stool usually secondary to an inflammatory process such as colitis. This could also causes loose stools. Most Ca's are asymptomatic when small. As they get larger they obstruct , bleed and occasionally perforate. Colonoscopy can easily define problem.
Answered 10/24/2015
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