PLEASE READ if you know about cancer or are a doctor or if you know about constipation PLEASE?
PLEASE, IM SERIOUS. YOU COULD SAVE MY LIFE. IT COULD BE COLON CANCER AND I NEED TO KNOW. PLEASE READ. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I REALLY APPRECIATE IT AND IM SO SORRY IF YOU LOST A LOVED ONE FROM CANCER.
Am i jumping to conclusions??? -regarding cancer-?
Okay,so I have some symptoms of colon cancer but they are also symptoms of general constipation. I have blood once in a while and my stools are very thin but I dont know if Id say they’re flat(and i hear colon cancer is flat stool) because they are round just really really skinny.
The symptoms I have are some fullness in my stomach area, constipation, skinny stool(not flat though), and had blood appear just twice so far.
Okay,so I went on a government (.gov) website for health and it is old statistics, but it said that 1.1% of people between ages 20 and 34 have colon cancer.
I’m 22. I’m young, I eat healthy most times, but last week I ate the candy store. I literally ate so much junk food it was insane, but after that I had a salad every day, but now I get this constipation..
After I ate about 4 days ago, I exercised immediately.. and after I exercised my stomach hurt like crazy, so maybe I disrupted my bowels??
Does this sound like It’s just constipation or colon cancer? Someone on a forum online said they had colon cancer at age 30 but do you think I’m unlucky enough to be one of the very few people who get it(1%)?
I have no one in my family who has had colon cancer, I do not drink, I do not smoke, I do not feel dizzy or sick to my stomach, I do not feel tired(I’m super hyper always), and I do not have pain in my stomach only discomfort.
PLEASE HELP THANKS
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Well, it’s more likely you have what is called irritable bowel or spastic colon. The symptoms are bloated abdomen, alternating between constipation and very small stool which are called pencil stools. The blood could be caused by a small tear or hemmorhoid which were caused by constipation. Are you drinking lots of water?
There is a very simple test you can do through your family physician’s office. It involves smearing a tiny bit of stool on a paper which is then mailed away for testing. It tests to see if there is any blood.
I believe the results are back in a week or two.
Perhaps do some reading on irritable bowel or spastic colon and see what you think.
Good luck.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most treatable cancers known.
From your country’s National Cancer Institute.
Symptoms
A common symptom of colorectal cancer is a change in bowel habits. Symptoms include:
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Having diarrhea or constipation
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Feeling that your bowel does not empty completely
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Finding blood (either bright red or very dark) in your stool
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Finding your stools are narrower than usual
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Frequently having gas pains or cramps, or feeling full or bloated
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Losing weight with no known reason
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Feeling very tired all the time
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Having nausea or vomiting
Most often, these symptoms are not due to cancer. Other health problems can cause the same symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor to be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Usually, early cancer does not cause pain. It is important not to wait to feel pain before seeing a doctor.
Key Statistics;
Estimated new cases and deaths from colon and rectal cancer in the United States in 2009:
New cases: 106,100 (colon); 40,870 (rectal)
Deaths: 49,920 (colon and rectal combined)
Risk Factors;
Risk Factors
No one knows the exact causes of colorectal cancer. Doctors often cannot explain why one person develops this disease and another does not. However, it is clear that colorectal cancer is not contagious. No one can catch this disease from another person.
Research has shown that people with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop colorectal cancer. A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease.
Studies have found the following risk factors for colorectal cancer:
* Age over 50: Colorectal cancer is more likely to occur as people get older. More than 90 percent of people with this disease are diagnosed after age 50. The average age at diagnosis is 72.
* Colorectal polyps: Polyps are growths on the inner wall of the colon or rectum. They are common in people over age 50. Most polyps are benign (not cancer), but some polyps (adenomas) can become cancer. Finding and removing polyps may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
* Family history of colorectal cancer: Close relatives (parents, brothers, sisters, or children) of a person with a history of colorectal cancer are somewhat more likely to develop this disease themselves, especially if the relative had the cancer at a young age. If many close relatives have a history of colorectal cancer, the risk is even greater.
* Genetic alterations: Changes in certain genes increase the risk of colorectal cancer.
* Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer (HNPCC) is the most common type of inherited (genetic) colorectal cancer. It accounts for about 2 percent of all colorectal cancer cases. It is caused by changes in an HNPCC gene. Most people with an altered HNPCC gene develop colon cancer, and the average age at diagnosis of colon cancer is 44.
* Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a rare, inherited condition in which hundreds of polyps form in the colon and rectum. It is caused by a change in a specific gene called APC. Unless FAP is treated, it usually leads to colorectal cancer by age 40. FAP accounts for less than 1 percent of all colorectal cancer cases.
Family members of people who have HNPCC or FAP can have genetic testing to check for specific genetic changes. For those who have changes in their genes, health care providers may suggest ways to try to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, or to improve the detection of this disease. For adults with FAP, the doctor may recommend an operation to remove all or part of the colon and rectum.
* Personal history of cancer: A person who has already had colorectal cancer may develop colorectal cancer a second time. Also, women with a history of cancer of the ovary, uterus (endometrium), or breast are at a somewhat higher risk of developing colorectal cancer.
* Ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease: A person who has had a condition that causes inflammation of the colon (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) for many years is at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer.
* Diet: Studies suggest that diets high in fat (especially animal fat) and low in calcium, folate, and fiber may increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Also, some studies suggest that people who eat a diet very low in fruits and vegetables may have a higher risk of colorectal cancer. However, results from diet studies do not always agree, and more research is needed to better understand how diet affects the risk of colorectal cancer.
* Cigarette smoking: A person who smokes cigarettes may be at increased risk of developing polyps and colorectal cancer.
Because people who have colorectal cancer may develop colorectal cancer a second time, it is important to have checkups. If you have colorectal