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Calprotectin is 600, symptoms include needing to go more often and one off blood in stool months ago. intermittent lower left abdominal ache. should i be worried about bowel cancer ? very worried please answer?
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Colon cancer at your age is highly unlikely. Irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease are more likely. You should consult a gastroenterologist as it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. Wish you good health!
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