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Does bright red blood with stool most likely mean colon cancer? my anus area feel itchy afterwards im 22 what are my realistic chance of colon cancer at 22? i have no family history

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Prob hemorrhoids?: There is a very small likelihood of this being cancer. In all likelihood it is probably hemorrhoids or an anal fissure. In any event, you should have this evaluated. Ere are many other causes such as forceful sexual activity, infections such as c. Diff, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.. Pregnancy is one of the most common causes of hemorrhoids.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Need an exam: Colon cancer is less common at your age. Sounds more like ananal fissure. Try increasing fiber to avoid constipation. This will help if this is a hemorrhoid too. See your doctor if it continues. He/she can make a recommendation once a definitve diagnosis is made.

Answered 2/23/2014

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Need an exam: Colon cancer is less common at your age. Other possible causes are anal fissure and hemorrhoids. See your doctor if it continues. He/she can make a recommendation once a definitve diagnosis is made.

Answered 4/17/2015

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