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Would colon cancer symptoms such as blood in stool, upset stomach, floating stools and night sweats suddenly resolve or would they be constant and progressive?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Blood in stool: Although symptoms may not appear everyday, a 46 year old man who has blood in stool should be medically evaluated.

Answered 3/13/2021

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