Colon Cancer Symptoms Narrow Stools
One cause is tearing perforation of the bowel.
Colon cancer symptoms narrow stools. In fact it might even be from microscopic colitis which i ve had. Irritable bowel syndrome ibs is another condition that may cause changes in the size of your stools so that they re smaller larger or narrower than usual. More adults in their 20s and 30s are being. It s actually most likely from a condition other than colon cancer.
Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include. Belly cramps or pain bloating or gas lack of energy low appetite need to strain when you poop feel like you can t get all the poop out. However in some cases narrow stools especially if pencil thin may be a sign of narrowing or obstruction of the colon due to colon cancer. When the colon does not absorb enough water people with colon cancer can produce frequently loose runny stools a symptom referred to as diarrhea the nci explains.
Leaking of bowel contents into the pelvis can cause inflammation peritonitis and infection. Colon cancer rates are on the rise for younger people. Unexplained persistent nausea or vomiting. According to mayo clinic narrow stools can be a sign of bowel cancer.
Volvulus is a condition where the bowel gets twisted. Colon cancer forum colon cancer discussion colon cancer symptoms. Narrow stools that occur infrequently probably are harmless. This is rare in colon cancer.
This causes obstruction and you might witness symptoms such as vomiting narrow stools bloody stools constipation and abdominal pain. People who develop any of the stool symptoms associated with colon cancer should seek care from a physician as soon as possible5. Though narrow thin stools can result from colon cancer this does not mean that if you have skinny bms you probably have colon cancer. Concerned about my symptoms.
But i did some blood tests 6months ago where my crp was 0 05. Having narrow stools for about 3 weeks. A persistent change in your bowel habits including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool rectal bleeding or blood in your stool persistent abdominal discomfort such as cramps gas or pain. If constipation is the cause of your narrow poop you might also have these symptoms.
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