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Hello, I Just Turned 32 And I've Noticed I Have
Question: Hello, I just turned 32 and I've noticed I have been having frequent bouts with diarrhea and gassiness from my abdomen very frequently. I haven't had a dark bowel movement, although when I did I had 4 pill of Pepno Bismal previously. My biggest concern is that these are precursors to Colon Cancer, now I don't have any history of cancer in my family, I live pretty healthy and exercise almost 5 days a week. I did smoke in my teens, and quit dipping almost 2 years ago. Is a colonoscopy warranted with my symptoms?
Brief Answer:
Need to look for danger signs
Detailed Answer:
hi
Thanks for your query.
These symptoms are more like irritable bowel syndrome. We need to look for danger signs which may signify serious diseases like colon cancer, malabsorption syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease. These are weight loss, loss of appetite, anemia, fatigue, etc. Also the physical examination by a gastroenterologist is important to elicit any signs.
Unless these are present, colonoscopy may be deferred for time being.
Hope this helps,
Regards
Need to look for danger signs
Detailed Answer:
hi
Thanks for your query.
These symptoms are more like irritable bowel syndrome. We need to look for danger signs which may signify serious diseases like colon cancer, malabsorption syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease. These are weight loss, loss of appetite, anemia, fatigue, etc. Also the physical examination by a gastroenterologist is important to elicit any signs.
Unless these are present, colonoscopy may be deferred for time being.
Hope this helps,
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Well I have been more tired than usual. But can that be summed up by my sleep hours changing from 8 to 5-6? Also, besides what you listed what are the other serious signs of Colon cancer to watch for?
Brief Answer:
Yes, less sleep may be the reason
Detailed Answer:
I think I listed all of them...
Be sure to cut down on stress as that also can lead to irregular bowel movements.
Regards
Yes, less sleep may be the reason
Detailed Answer:
I think I listed all of them...
Be sure to cut down on stress as that also can lead to irregular bowel movements.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Last question, what is the biggest difference between Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms and Colon Cancer symptoms?
Brief Answer:
Bleeding in stools, weight loss not seen in irritable bowels
Detailed Answer:
Also symptoms in IBS can vary from time to time but in colon cancer usually persistent
Bleeding in stools, weight loss not seen in irritable bowels
Detailed Answer:
Also symptoms in IBS can vary from time to time but in colon cancer usually persistent
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Ok sir, one more question;
Can constant use of Pre-Workout products cause my frequent diarrhea and watery stools?
Can constant use of Pre-Workout products cause my frequent diarrhea and watery stools?
Brief Answer:
yes
Detailed Answer:
They don't suit everybody and can cause these symptoms.
yes
Detailed Answer:
They don't suit everybody and can cause these symptoms.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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