I'm a female and I'm only thirteen, am I too young??
My doctors are toying with a number of different possibilities but its driving me crazy coz they havn't figured it out. Recently one suggested that although unlikely, I may have cancer.
Here are some of my symptoms
* Really bad cramps on lower right abdomen where appendix is (mines out)
* sometimes cramps on lower left side
* I go days without emptying bowels
* In past 5 weeks I have had 4 different stools with blood
* Had 1 lot of loose stool a week ago
* Sometimes mucous in stool (yellow)
* I am always really tired even after a full nights sleep
I'm really worried after what my doctor said and I have asked previous questions and many people have said correctoral cancer or something like that. Please tell me if I am too young or if my symptoms suggest.
Docs have also suggested crohns/ibd/polyps
*btw I am having tests at the moment*
2007-10-01
19:00:31
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* I'm not constipated as I have no trouble when actually going to the toilet, I dont have to strain or anything*
2007-10-01
19:04:40 ·
update #1
The symptoms explained by you suggest you may be having colon or collateral Cancer. But however it has to be got confirmed by doing various tests. But it may be just Hemorrhoids, which are also called piles.
First let us see the symptoms of this disease -
* A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool for more than a couple of weeks
* Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
* Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain
* Abdominal pain with a bowel movement
* A feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely
* Weakness or fatigue
* Unexplained weight loss
Blood in your stool may be a sign of cancer, but it can also indicate other conditions. Bright red blood you notice on bathroom tissue more commonly comes from hemorrhoids or minor tears (fissures) in your anus, for example. In addition, certain foods, such as beets or red licorice, can turn your stools red. Iron supplements and some anti-diarrheal medications may make stools black. Still, it's best to have any sign of blood or change in your stools checked promptly by your doctor because it can be a sign of something more serious.
Diagnosis
A sudden change in bowel habits or blood in the feces (often detectable only in a laboratory) may be the first symptoms of colon cancer. In the early stages of the disease there may be no obvious symptoms. Diagnosis is made by physical examination of the rectum and a laboratory examination of blood for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), a tumor marker produced by colon cancers. These may be followed by an endoscopic examination of the colon with a sigmoidoscope (to examine the rectum and the adjoining sigmoid colon) or colonoscope (to examine the entire colon). A biopsy of any suspicious tissue is then examined in a laboratory to determine if cancerous changes are present. If cancer is found, the patient is evaluated to determine the extent of the primary tumor and whether the disease has spread throughout the body.
Please do not worry and get a good Oncologist for evaluating the position. Please go with your parents to find out. I pray that it turn out to be just Hemorrhoids, which are also called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They may result from straining during a bowel movement or the increased pressure on these veins due to various causes. -
2007-10-02 00:30:43
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answered by Jayaraman 7
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Diarrhea can contribute to hemorrhoid formation because the bowel undergoes pressure strains due to the condition. Undue pressure on the veins that make up internal hemorrhoidal structures can worsen existing damage. Internal hemorrhoids are not visible, unless they proplapse (protrude) from the anus, either constantly or during a bowel movement. If this is the case, then you have a grade III or IV internal hemorrhoid. If the protrusion is on the anal verge or the area surrounding the anus, then its likely an external hemorrhoid. Reducing pressure from issues of diarrhea and constipation will help. Not straining during a bowel movement, not lifting heavy objects, not sitting for extended periods, all will help.
An external hemorrhoid is simply a vein located at the anal verge, the wall of which as weakened and protruded. Don't push on it, this will only increase pressure and worsen it. The body has to repair the vein wall and rebuild the integrity. This takes time, perhaps weeks, if all goes well. Use sitz baths and over-the-counter medications such as pads or creams to provide symptom relief in the interim. These won't solve the issue long term, but will give the tissue a better chance at self-healing.
Internal hemorrhoids are a different matter and require more intervention. Your best bet is to educate yourself about the condition, its causes and what options there are to treat it both short and long term. Don't ignore it though, hemorrhoids tend to become chronic in nature, lasting years or decades in some cases.
2014-12-21 06:38:47
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answered by HEDGECOCK 3
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I am very sorry to hear about your condition. You are too young to have colorectal cancer. Blood in your feces may be a sign of cancer, but it may also be a sign of hemorrhoids, amoebiasis or even rectal polyps. By the way you are telling us regarding your symptoms, I would think of an inflammatory bowel disease which can either be Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis.
The best way to know your diagnosis is through a colonoscopy. Doing blood tests such as C Reactive Protein, Carcinoembryonic Antigen can help too.
Good luck. I will pray for you.
2007-10-02 05:54:48
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answered by Feeling Brainy 2
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2014-09-29 08:07:11
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answered by Anonymous
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Hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the anal canal. They can be itchy, bleeding and/or painful protrusions just under the skin. To get rid of hemorrhoids you can use this natural method that already have thousands of positive reviews https://tr.im/wmf8L
There are two types internal and external. Internal are inside the anal canal in the lower rectum and external are at the anus. They result from increased pressure in the veins often due to straining during bowel movements and during pregnancy. Scratching in an attempt to relieve the itching symptoms further weakens the area and compounds the problem.
2015-01-28 12:03:02
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answered by Anonymous
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2016-10-05 23:01:35
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answered by pantano 4
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2014-09-25 23:48:09
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answered by Anonymous
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No, you can get as cancer and all cancers at any age. It just happens to be rarer to have it young.
2007-10-02 06:30:18
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answered by jack linus 1
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go to a specialist..and dont waste time
2007-10-01 19:47:10
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answered by dikya 3
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