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I am i 17 year old male with pale stool. should i consider the risk of pancreatic cancer?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Not the age nor the symptom, if concerned see your doctor for evaluation, otherwise just observe, you will be fine

Answered 7/30/2018

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Doubtful: Most likely liver dysfunction. Should be checked out by your MD with liver function tests (LFT's)

Answered 3/9/2016

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A member asked:

I am i 17 year old male with pale stool. should i consider the risk of pancreatic cancer?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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