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When Should I Begin To Worry About Cancer?
I have a hard painful lump on my descending colon that was discovered yesterday by my GI doctor. I have to have a colonoscopy in two weeks, but the doctor seemed quite concerned. I have been dealing with chronic constipation (up to two weeks at a time), red blood in my stool, and mucus in my stool. Lots of nausea and a feeling of "soreness" in my abdomen. I have been incredibly fatigued, as well. This lump is about a nickel in diameter, it hurts when touched. The doctor said it's much to high to be an internal hemorrhoid.My question is, when should I begin to worry about cancer? I am only 26 years old.
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Hi,
From what you are describing, what you are facing is due to chronic constipation.
First, should determine the type of lump by colonoscopy and taking biopsy. I advise not to be anticipated but to wait for tests reports.
Hope it helped!
From what you are describing, what you are facing is due to chronic constipation.
First, should determine the type of lump by colonoscopy and taking biopsy. I advise not to be anticipated but to wait for tests reports.
Hope it helped!
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