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A 33-year-old female asked:
I always had constipation my whole life. had tests as a kid, all good. no history of colon cancer in my family. i did a fit test at home , no blood in stool. i do have hemorrhoids that seem to swell then go down day to day. colon cancer?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Odhett Cojocaruanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Hemorrhoids are a common consequence of constipation and straining; they are veins, so their size varies depending on the pressure inside the veins. Colon cancer screening for average risk persons (like you seem to be) starts at age 45.
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Reviewed May 17, 2022

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
For constipation - 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!
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Answered May 21, 2022
Last updated May 21, 2022
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