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What Does Blood In Stool Indicate?

I have blood in my stools, I understand the red flag this is. I’m 50 and have a Colononscopy scheduled. But it’s not for another month. I’m trying to not be concerned so I’m wondering if I had cancer in my colon wouldn’t there be other signs?The blood has been infrequent and although I can’t remember when it started it seems it’s been a long time. I did not get concerned originally since I thought it was hemroids and strain.if I had cancer wouldn’t there be other signs,especially given the long time this has been going on. Thanks
Sat, 17 Feb 2018
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Hi,
Thanks for asking. I understand your concern.
Basically changes in bowel habits with weight loss in a short period & fatigue are symptoms pointing to colon cancer.
Blood in stools a long time.. could be due to some benign growth/intestinal infection or infestation /diverticulitis.
Still it's necessary to exclude cancer .. if doubted for....
Please do consult your treating doctor &get the colonoscopy preponed
Thanks.
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What Does Blood In Stool Indicate?

Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. Basically changes in bowel habits with weight loss in a short period & fatigue are symptoms pointing to colon cancer. Blood in stools a long time.. could be due to some benign growth/intestinal infection or infestation /diverticulitis. Still it s necessary to exclude cancer .. if doubted for.... Please do consult your treating doctor &get the colonoscopy preponed Thanks.