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Is Sudden Soft Stool A Sign Of Cancer?
Question: Can diarreha like symptoms cause narrow stool...mine is usually hard to pass, but all of sudden is much softer and only about .5 to 1 inch in diameter. I am very nervous. If cancerous could it go from normal to small so quickly or would it have been more gradual.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Although its unlikely for cancer with your symptoms but I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. how many stools are you passing daily?
2. is it semi solid or watery?
3. is there any blood or mucus in it?
4. is there any family history of cancer? if yes then which type?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Although its unlikely for cancer with your symptoms but I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. how many stools are you passing daily?
2. is it semi solid or watery?
3. is there any blood or mucus in it?
4. is there any family history of cancer? if yes then which type?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I usually pass 1 stool every couple of days which is usually bigger and more solid and usually have to strain a bit. (approx 2 inches in diameter on a regular basis)
A couple of times this week, I have to go instantly...no strain and many (about 10 .5 (6inch long) ones......today...I did this twice an hour apart.
No blood or mucus or diabetes or health issues. (low calorie diet this week though)
A couple of times this week, I have to go instantly...no strain and many (about 10 .5 (6inch long) ones......today...I did this twice an hour apart.
No blood or mucus or diabetes or health issues. (low calorie diet this week though)
Brief Answer:
Highly unlikely for cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I would suggest you NOT to worry regarding cancer. Sometimes bowel habbits get altered resulting in constipation or diarrhea. It will resolve itself in few days. There is no element that is suspecting towards cancer. Following measures will help you in improving the health:
> Take lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Take Metronidazole thrice a day for 2 days
> Take ecobion sachets once a day
> Foods that should help include:
- Boiled potatoes
- Toast
- Plain crackers such as saltines
- Baked chicken without any skin or fat
> AVOID:
- Milk, butter, ice cream, and cheese
- fatty food
- Alcohol and caffeine drinks
- Foods that cause excess gas like cabbage, beans, broccoli, and cauliflower
Hopefully you will see improvement in few days and you will be able to go with normal daily routine.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Highly unlikely for cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I would suggest you NOT to worry regarding cancer. Sometimes bowel habbits get altered resulting in constipation or diarrhea. It will resolve itself in few days. There is no element that is suspecting towards cancer. Following measures will help you in improving the health:
> Take lots of fluids( water, juices)
> Take Metronidazole thrice a day for 2 days
> Take ecobion sachets once a day
> Foods that should help include:
- Boiled potatoes
- Toast
- Plain crackers such as saltines
- Baked chicken without any skin or fat
> AVOID:
- Milk, butter, ice cream, and cheese
- fatty food
- Alcohol and caffeine drinks
- Foods that cause excess gas like cabbage, beans, broccoli, and cauliflower
Hopefully you will see improvement in few days and you will be able to go with normal daily routine.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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