Friday, January 16, 2009

Colon cancer

Colon cancer?
I am 22 and had a baby 3 months ago. I started to be constipated after that for awhile, and then started taking fiber and it helped. When preg I got external hemmoroids that burned and itched.mThey are still there but are no longer swollen and they dont bother me now. I strain at times and not every time but almost there is bright red blood on toilet paper but not in stool, only once on the end of it. What is this from, is it colon cancer.
Cancer - 9 Answers
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1 :
The blood you see is coming from the hemorrhoids. No worries, it will soon clear up. You are too young for colon cancer.
2 :
I thinks it's your hemmorhoid. Go check to your doctor for do some test.
3 :
Leaping to this being colon cancer is a bit of a drastic jump. Is there a history of it in your family? The blood could very well be from your hemmoroids, as they may also be inside of you. Also, if you are straining that could cause blood. Since you are saying it is NOT in the stool, I am more likely to say that you straining is causing the blood. I know after I had my son, it was several months before I went back to having normal bowel movements. I was just the opposite as you, I had a lot of diahrea. Anyway, if you are feeling truly concerned, I would give your doctor a call and run all this by him. I am not a doctor, but I am pretty confident that you don't have colon cancer. Congrats on the new baby. Enjoy him/her, and don't worry yourself sick about this. BesT WisheS!
4 :
Probably just an anal fissure. Worth seeing a doctor over if its causing you discomfort
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The blood is likely from your hemmorhoids. Perhaps you have some internal ones and didn't realize. Women *usually* get colon cancer in the ascending colon, which usually result in diarrhea, as opposed to men, who usually get it in the descending colon, and who experience constipation. However, if you are worried, which I don't blame you for being, go see your doctor anyhow. Best of luck.
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Not to scare you but no one is ever too young for any type of cancer. Since you've mentioned that you had hemorrhoids during your pregnancy brought on by constipation I would say that is the most likely cause. I would definitely discuss this with your doctor. In the meantime, drink plenty of water and try to exercise if you are able. Both should help soften up the stool allowing your hemorrhoids to heal. Good luck.
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Colon cancer does not manifest itself as bright red blood, so don't worry! Congratulations on the baby. You might want to tell your doctor about this, he/she will probably recommend more real fiber in your diet, and using "medicated baby wipes" instead of toilet paper.
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You Make Dr appt First thing Monday AM I can't make it any simpler.
9 :
It sounds like haemorrhoid's. If you have them you must have fibre everyday,there is tablets or powder you can get from the pharmacy. If you are that worried about colon cancer get a colonoscopy done (camera up your anus into the colon).Good luck.

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