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A member asked:
Is on and off constipation or hard stools alone a sign of colon cancer? or does blood and mucus have to be in stool ?
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no it is not by itself sign of colon cancer. occult or visible blood can be. but if worried or have family history have a non-invasive stool check for cancer to reassure yourself. Use fiber in your diet or psyllium and use fruit exercise and drink avfair amount of water I think you will be OK.
Answered 3/26/2022
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Constipation by itself is not a sign of cancer. You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948 Wish you good health!
Answered 3/26/2022
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