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No family history of colon cancermy doc checked for hemm didn't c but said my anus was inflamed that's why i c streak of blood on stool. stillworried?

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

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UnderstandYetCaution: Most common reason for blood "on stool" is hemorrhoids, Not Colon Cancer in which the blood is released farther from anal opening & digested by colonic bacteria dramatically changing appearance so as to not be recognized as blood. Family history is a soft, non-reliable indicator; thus safer to get colonoscopy to individualize (what counts) status, yet careful/plan/no-rush. Quit worry; Decide&Act.

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A member asked:

No family history of colon cancermy doc checked for hemm didn't c but said my anus was inflamed that's why i c streak of blood on stool. stillworried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Dr Tootla agreed

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