2006-07-29 16:08:57 · 9 answers · asked by texasangel0523 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
usually very black stools, pencil thin, or blood MIXED in the stool, on the outside usually means hemmoroids. Abdominal pain.
2006-07-29 16:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by DesignR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cases of colon cancer have no symptoms..Diarrhea, constipation, or other change in bowel habits that does not resolve
Blood in the stool
Unexplained anemia (anemia in any adult who is not a menstruating woman should almost always be evaluated by a colonoscopy)
Abdominal pain and tenderness in the lower abdomen
Intestinal obstruction
Weight loss with no known reason
Stools narrower than usual
2006-07-29 16:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unexplained weight loss, bloody stools, irritable bowels... you do not want to wait until this point is reached, however. Make an appointment to see the doctor and have a colonoscopy done. Colon cancer can be successfully treated when it's caught early enough.
2006-07-29 16:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by mJc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blood in your "stool" (usually dark blood, since it's not fresh blood). if you have ANY suspicion/family history, get thee to a physician at once. colon cancer is easy to treat. if it spreads elsewhere, you may not be so lucky.
you need to get a sigmoidoscopy/colonoscopy. neither of these is "pleasant", but they are no big deal. the prep used to be worse than the procedure, but there are some great products now that prevent the need for drinking a gallon of what tastes like gatorade (sorry, gatorade!)
go to you doctor, a little discomfort beats the heck out of dying!
best wishes!
2006-07-30 05:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Painful bowel movement blood in the stool, you might want to call any health dept. and ask the head-nurse this question or google it for proffessional advice good luck and remember the quicker you find out the quicker you can try treatment or get surgery. Cancer can spread quickly, i hope you are having a false alarm good luck!
2006-07-29 16:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by CJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. You're pooping more or less often.
2. Your stool is thinner than usual.
3. You have stomach cramping or bloating.
4. There's bright red blood in or on your poop.
5. You've experienced unexplained weight loss.
2006-07-29 16:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by DanE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are blood in your stool, ribbon shaped bowel movements, pain. If you even suspect a problem see a doctor and have a colonoscopy scheduled.
2006-07-29 16:12:44 · answer #7 · answered by mocha5isfree 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-29 16:18:19 · answer #8 · answered by yowhatsup2day 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-07-29 16:10:20 · answer #9 · answered by Diamond Freak :) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋