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Does Abdominal Pain And Mucus In Stools Indicate Colon Cancer?
I have had mild abdominal pain on my left side for around 4 weeks. It is sort if mid-abdomen. I also occasionally feel it in my side. It is a sharp pain that comes and goes, but it is not severe. I have also noticed mucus with my bowel movements. It is noticable on the tissue paper when I wipe. I have not seen any noticeable blood, no fevers, no other major change in bowel movements. My mom was diagnosed with colon cancer at the age of 47. I am 33. I have had a previous colonscopy when I was 23 and nothing major was found. I am now scheduled for a colonscopy, but not for another 6 weeks. I am terrified that I have colon cancer - to the point that I can't stop thinking and worrying about it. Six weeks seems like a very long time to wait. Should I be as concerned as I am?
Tue, 2 Jan 2018
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Dear many causes for abdominal pain and mucous in stools. most common cause is dysentery of amoebic or bacillary.other possible causes are IBS irritable bowel syndrome), food intolerance, dyspepsia etc..
10-25%of cases may present with familial colon cancer. so you Need to undergo frequnt colonoscopies with a span of 5-10year intervel.avoid spicy food and alcohol, regular exercise. use tab.oflox ornidazole twice a day for five days. if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
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thank you for trusting HCM
Dear many causes for abdominal pain and mucous in stools. most common cause is dysentery of amoebic or bacillary.other possible causes are IBS irritable bowel syndrome), food intolerance, dyspepsia etc..
10-25%of cases may present with familial colon cancer. so you Need to undergo frequnt colonoscopies with a span of 5-10year intervel.avoid spicy food and alcohol, regular exercise. use tab.oflox ornidazole twice a day for five days. if symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.
take care
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