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I have hemorrhoid for 2 years.infrequent narrow stools. i feel a bulge on my anus when defecating. do i have colon/rectal cancer?im so worried.

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Doubt cancer: But it is possible. A simple look at your behind by your doc should be reassuring.

Answered 4/18/2016

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A member asked:

I have hemorrhoid for 2 years.infrequent narrow stools. i feel a bulge on my anus when defecating. do i have colon/rectal cancer?im so worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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Could I have hemorrhoid as I have constipation and theres sometimes blood maybe 1 or 3 times a month and theres lumps near anus and anus stings after constipation or is this colon cancer ?

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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?

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Have bouts of pebble poops on & off for 6mo between regular stool. No blood except 1x when wiping few months back (super small amount, bright red. had hemorrhoids). Is that what drs mean when they say changes in bowel movements could be colon cancer?

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My Dr. says my anus is inflamed and that is why I c blood on stool. Said he's not concerned. I am still worried. 41 no family hist of colon cancer?

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I am using finger deep in to anus to remove stool.Will it hurt colon. I am worried. Will this cause cancer? I use finger.

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