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I’m 16 and scared of colon cancer

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julian79142
julian79142

Hi, I’ve been having symptoms of colon cancer and I’m really scared for the past 2 months it started with rectal bleeding and kinda stopped from there but suddenly started getting thin poop and abdominal pain and it could be IBS because ive has anxiety but kinda went away but still even without anxiety I still get thin stools. 

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  • 1954marg
    1954marg julian79142

    Posted

    I know your scared but you need to get it investigated as your symptoms can be from many things . And knowing will alleviate your anxiety as the unknown can be worse darl so please take care and have a visit with your doctor 💕

     

  • anthony10484
    anthony10484 julian79142

    Posted

    There are several things that could be causing your symptoms of which, at your age, I would think that bowel cancer is the least likely.  You do need to see a doctor, though, if only to ease your mind. The sooner you do this the better, if it is anything that needs treatment then the sooner this starts the better the outcome.
  • Adldiane
    Adldiane julian79142

    Posted

    Hi Julian  do you have pain when you pass the blood? I first had problems when I was constipated and had 2 one inch fissures (tears) in my rectum. I passed a lot of blood. Then about 3 hours later pain hit hard. I will spare you the gory details from there. So I told you that to say there are lots of things that it could be but waiting is not a good idea. I hope you will see a doctor and get diagnosed. It just helped me to rule out the obvious...cancer. Please let us know how you are. Diane
  • tonie16159
    tonie16159 julian79142

    Posted

    Julian I'm not a doctor but colon cancer is very rare in younger people but maybe you can go see your doctor for piece of mind I wish you luck and keep us posted

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