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Suggest Treatment For Irregular Bowel Movement

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Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2015
Question: Have not had a nomal bowel movement in 12 days. Used acai berry, epsom salt to keep bowels (diarrhea) running until last Saturday. Stopped eating solid food Monday because I did not want to clog system anymore. Had a colon cleanse session yesterday and minimal "stuff" released. Issue has been around now for about 12 days. No real pain, no vomiting. Had 1 night of "night sweats" 9 days ago.
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Colonoscopy has to be done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

At your age (over 50) any change on bowels patter is very alarming symptom. Please note that the risk of colon cancer significantly rises over 50. That is why every person over 50 should have colonoscopy every 10 years when there is no symptoms at all. And in case of symptoms like yours, colonoscopy should be done right away.
Other possible reasons of your symptoms are bacterial infection, thyroid issues or even stress. But before ruling out this less dangerous issues, the most important is to have the cancer ruled out.

That is why I suggest you to do not wait any longer. Please consult your doctor and get colonoscopy done.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Irregular Bowel Movement

Brief Answer: Colonoscopy has to be done. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. At your age (over 50) any change on bowels patter is very alarming symptom. Please note that the risk of colon cancer significantly rises over 50. That is why every person over 50 should have colonoscopy every 10 years when there is no symptoms at all. And in case of symptoms like yours, colonoscopy should be done right away. Other possible reasons of your symptoms are bacterial infection, thyroid issues or even stress. But before ruling out this less dangerous issues, the most important is to have the cancer ruled out. That is why I suggest you to do not wait any longer. Please consult your doctor and get colonoscopy done. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.