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I have severe gas and change in bowel movements have also had severe lower back pains for 2 years?

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Change is bowel: Habits is one sign of colon cancer. You should see your doctor for evaluation for possible colonoscopy.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 7/13/2013

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