I have blood in my stools sometimes,does that nescesarily mean I have colon cancer?
Yes,I don't know if I really have colon cancer or not.And I am to embaressed to ask my doctor if I do,considering the fact that I would have to tell him that I have blood in my stools.
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Please don't be silly. Let your doctor know about your situation. Believe me as a doctor we see lot's of weird things and this is not one of them. Blood in stool can mean many different things from gastric ulcers to hemorrhoids. It is very important for you to let him/her know so the problem can be discovered and fixed.
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No, bleeding can be for many reasons. Most likely not colon cancer, that tends to be largely asymptomatic. If it is bright red it means it is bleeding in your large intestine. It doesn't mean its not internal, it means the blood hasn't been digested by our enzymes. This digestion will only happen in the small intestine, hence the bless from the small intestine will come out a different color. If it is blackish or very dark purple/brown it means its bleeding somewhere in your small intestine. Hemorrhoids are a common cause of bright red bleeds. Tell your doctor. Thats what they are there for. They are pretty cool about this kind of thing. And if they aren't then tell them loudly you don't like the manner in which they treat you and get another doctor.
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If the blood is bright red, like from a cut it's not internal. Probably hemorrhoids. If the blood is dark and actually in your stool that is a little more questionable. Doctors see literally everything. Don't be afraid to sit down and talk to them. It is important to be able to discuss your concerns and symptoms. I'm sure whatever it is it's nothing they haven't seen or dealt with hundreds of times before. Look at it this way. If you can manage to take an hour out of one day you will feel so much better in the long run. Good luck.
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Do you feel pain or something abnormal in your stomach or in intestine? If you do then this is the early sign of cancer. visit this site... here you will get few tips on how to detect early colon cancer symptoms. http://cancer-care-center.blogspot.com/
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It does not necessarily mean you have colon cancer, but is definately a red flag.PLEASE see your dr.
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ALWAYS tell your doctor if you have blood in your stools because it means SOMETHING IS WRONG in your digestive tract and has to be investigated. It may not even be cancer, it could be hemorrhoids, or just irritation requiring a few weeks change of diet. Doctors have heard and seen damn near everything in their years of practice, so don't be embarrassed.
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Though blood in the stool may not necessarily mean colon cancer, it is important to have it checked by a doctor. As some of the others have mentioned, the color of the blood in your stool is significant. Bright colored blood could mean hemorrhoids and dark colored blood must surely be investigated. I am familiar with colon cancer because my dad and grandma died from it. Most of the time in the initial stages, there are hardly any symptoms. But once you pass out blood, it could already be stage one. But stage one colon cancer means that the survival rate is more than 90% and the patient need not go through chemotherapy. So, even if it is colon cancer, early detection can help you survive to a ripe old age. So I would suggest that you go see a doctor immediately. There is nothing to fear. In fact it will give you peace of mind. A friend of mine had blood in his stools and he thought he has hemorrhoids. He delayed seeing a doctor for 6 months. In the end, his whole rectum had to be removed and a colostomy has to be constructed to allow feces to flow out from his stomach into a bag. He no longer has control over his bowel movements. I hope you see a doctor immediately because too many people have ignored the early warning signs. BTW, no one here can tell from your symptoms whether you have or do not have colon cancer. Even the doctors cannot tell unless you go through a colonoscopy and have a fecal occult blood test. You make your own decisions. We are not qualified doctors here. So, take what others say with a pinch of salt. That includes me! Cheers!
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