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Can anxiety mimic crc symptoms like constant (up & low) abdominal cramps, gas, bloating, rectal discomfort, reduced stool consistency, and change in smell and appearance? noticed symptoms over a month ago when i was worrying about my head/neck pains?

Q: can anxiety mimic crc symptoms like constant (up & low) abdominal cramps, gas, bloating, rectal discomfort, reduced stool consistency, and change in smell and appearance? noticed symptoms over a month ago when i was worrying about my head/neck pains?

: Anxiety can certainly affect gastrointestinal tract function but classically symptoms are indigestion,irritable bowel pattern including diarrhea or constipation. CRC can cause change in bowel pattern, abdominal cramps or pain, rectal discomfort as well as red blood in bowel movements.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Anxiety can certainly affect gastrointestinal tract function but classically symptoms are indigestion,irritable bowel pattern including diarrhea or constipation. CRC can cause change in bowel pattern, abdominal cramps or pain, rectal discomfort as well as red blood in bowel movements.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 5/1/2021

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A member asked:

Can anxiety mimic crc symptoms like constant (up & low) abdominal cramps, gas, bloating, rectal discomfort, reduced stool consistency, and change in smell and appearance? noticed symptoms over a month ago when i was worrying about my head/neck pains?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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