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Would a benign tumor in your small intestine cause abdominal pain and weight loss just as a malignant tumour would?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Yes: Even benign tumors of the GI tract can cause alteration in bowels, abdominal pain and distention, bleeding and blockage with nausea, loss of appetite leading to weight loss and malnutrition.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Would a benign tumor in your small intestine cause abdominal pain and weight loss just as a malignant tumour would?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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