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What Causes Dark Stools, Changing Bowel Pattern And Being Moody And Tired?

im 19 years old about 5ft 4 ... could i have colon cancer? no family history of bowel cancer that i know of my mum had breast cancer and my nan had cancer(not sure which) . i have very dark stools and i fear dark blood a fair amount on the tissue after every stool im not sure about blood on the stool, im very very moody and tired. i have started to suffer from constipation and diarreah for the last 2 months or so mainly constipation and when i do have a stool i sometimes struggle and i dont feel as though ive finished . i also have a very high fat and high callorie diet but weigh just under 7st . please help!
Fri, 12 Jan 2018
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This seems due to different possible issues as

- intestine infection - altered gut flora mechanics - inflammatory bowel
condition - certain food pattern related - lack of physical exercise
- deficiency of vitamins , iron - others .

* Needs basic evaluation with clinical examination , lab tests , ultrasound
examination for the diagnosis and further management .

Hope this clears your doubt .
Wishing you fine recovery .

Welcome for any further assistance .
Regards take care .

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What Causes Dark Stools, Changing Bowel Pattern And Being Moody And Tired?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This seems due to different possible issues as - intestine infection - altered gut flora mechanics - inflammatory bowel condition - certain food pattern related - lack of physical exercise - deficiency of vitamins , iron - others . * Needs basic evaluation with clinical examination , lab tests , ultrasound examination for the diagnosis and further management . Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care .