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Is Chronic Diarrhea A Symptom Of Colorectal Cancer?
Thanks, I just completed an annual physical, everything checked out ok. I am concerned about colon cancer but my white cell count was good, I think 8.5 or whatever, but my bowels just don t seem to work unless I take a laxative. When I do I m ok except of course it is always loose. I am have been 70 Y.O. before so I don t know what to expect. Also not nearly as active I was just a few years ago. Do you think some sort of bowel blockage? Your advice would be appreciated. By the way I am male.
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.
It may be sign of many disorders,and cancer is not first thing to think of . Cancer usually goes with constipation,not diarrhea and weight loss and blood in stool . However,to rule this out for sure,only colonoscopy should be done.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
It may be sign of many disorders,and cancer is not first thing to think of . Cancer usually goes with constipation,not diarrhea and weight loss and blood in stool . However,to rule this out for sure,only colonoscopy should be done.
I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us.
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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