I'm 20 , Should I get a Colonoscopy?
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So I've been having frequent Diarrhoea for weeks.Im worried that I have bowel cancer or something.
Most of the time my stools are very mushy and other times it's Diarrhoea.
Should I go to the doctor?
I'm already going to a Respiratory Doctor for my shortness of breath.
Should I tell him and ask for a colonoscopy?
I get Diarrhoea every 1-2 weeks
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katykat1234 SoberDober11
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Do you have any other symptoms? I have alternating diarrhea and constipation. Abdominal pain and other typical IBS symptoms. I'm 12 so you could imagine my anxiety and stress levels when I started having bowel problems. You're 20, which is obviously younger 50 so I don't think you need a colonoscopy. I didn't because I met the Rome Criteria, and I didn't have any alarming signs. If you have any red flag symptoms like blood in stool, fever, unintentional and significant weight loss (about 10 pounds or more in a short amount of time).
katykat1234
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OMG, I keep getting typos. I'm 14, if that even makes the situation any better, lol.
FA54321 SoberDober11
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pippa58442 FA54321
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pippa58442 SoberDober11
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astrozombie SoberDober11
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Talk to a doctor and they will advise you. I had my first colonoscopy in my 20's well before IBS diagnosis but it was worthwhile for me as my diet was terrible and when I first learned white bread is terrible.
astrozombie
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SoberDober11 astrozombie
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What food should I eat to avoid my frequent Diarrhoea?
pippa58442 SoberDober11
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astrozombie SoberDober11
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65 million dollar question. If I knew that I would not be ill myself
taniiee SoberDober11
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Let your GP assess you first and then if it's required, undergo a colonoscopy. It doesn't even hurt.
viv15674 SoberDober11
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I find it very unlikely that you would have cancer and think it's more likely diet related. Try adding healthy soluble fiber into your diet and see if that helps. Avoid foods that are fatty and greasy, like fries, burgers, pizza, etc. I personally wouldn't jump to something invasive like a colonoscopy without first playing around with my diet to try and identify any trigger foods.
SoberDober11
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I see thanks everyone.
Are Colon Polyps Hereditary?
My father had them so that's why I'm worried
taniiee SoberDober11
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Yes, you should definitely go to your doctor. You can start with meds or the low fodmap diet if it is IBS so it's easier to control.