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Can Colon Size Reduction To Normal By Surgery Cause Cancer?

Hi .Im 44 yrs old i weigh 85kg and my height is 1.67m.My colon has been giving me problems since i was 19,i battle to have a stool,most of the time i have a stool once every 3 weeks,by that time im so bloated ,irritaed and moody that i have to take a laxative.Ive went to my specialist,he sent me for a beria meal and the xrays show that my colon is twice its length.My question is;if i have an operation to have my colon cut to it's normal size,what are the chances for cancer?I
Mon, 5 Feb 2018
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Hello Dear



Warm welcome to Healthcare Magic


I have evaluated your query in details.

*The colon size reduction surgery will not give cancer per se .



Hope this will help you for sure.

Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further guidance .

Regards,

Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )
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Can Colon Size Reduction To Normal By Surgery Cause Cancer?

Hello Dear Warm welcome to Healthcare Magic I have evaluated your query in details. *The colon size reduction surgery will not give cancer per se . Hope this will help you for sure. Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh ( MS , FMAS - consultant surgeon )