I think I may have colon cancer
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For 8 weeks now I have had dyspepsia but 5 weeks in I have developed diahorrea. I have a sensitive tummy anyway and I have had my gall bladder removed 6 months ago. But now I can feel a hard mass on my left hand side slightly up from my belly button its there day after day so its not a stool. I've been to the doctor who also (I think) felt it and put a stethoscope to it?? and has asked me to have a Liver function test.
I am beside myself with worry I don't think I've had blood in my stools but its hard to say as I have had haemorrhoids for many years. This last 2 weeks I have started to loose weight 4lbs in total so far I'm not sure if its because I'm watching what I eat or ??? I'm in such a blue funk I can't eat or think straight. I'm driving my family mad , I'm making plans for my funeral and sorting out my cupboards but the feeling of dread washes over me all the time. I am a drinker not excessive but a 3 glasses of 10% wine a night and 53 so I'm right there in the danger bracket.
I'm not sure why I'm posting this as I don't know what I expect peoplel to say perhaps just to hear someone else is going/gone through this. I fel so desperate I've got children on the cusp of adult hood and I'm terrified I'm not going to see them grow up.
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philippa61759 clare67000
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Loss of weight could be because of anxiety. Having your gallbladder removed can lead to stomach trioubles like IBS which can cause the symptoms you are having. Sometimes during gallbladder removal. Bile ducts can get disturbed. Ask for an ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, colonoscopy. Celiac blood test, stool tests. Worry will make your symptoms worse, Don't google anything, just ask for these investigations.
It took three and a half months and eight doctor visits to get diagnosed with IBS. I was consumed with panic, terror, anxiety, and despair because no one could help. I googled to give doctors something to go on and I too was convinced I had something very nasty indeed. It did not enter my head I had something very common and non threatening. Only one out of eight doctors recognised my IBS symptoms.
Keep a food diary to check for any intolerances.
lilian05079 clare67000
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Hi clare67000
Obviously your doctor is going in the direction of liver problems. You could have what's known as a 'fatty liver' whereby your liver can slightly swell. It would be in your best interest to cut right down on the wine or give it up altogether by gradually weaning your self of it i.e 2 per night for a week then 1 per night a week then one every other night until you have none.
Your weight loss could well be you are watching what your eating or your constant anxiety.
I think you have started to run before the gun has gone off. Just relax and have a positive attitude. Wait for your tests and go from there. I have a friend who has a fatty liver and she is fine but she does eat well and doesn't drink!....my best wishes to you for a favourable outcome......
Laura3333 clare67000
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If you are in the UK and your GP had the slightest thought that it could be cancer, he would fast track you through the system, scans mri's bladder and kidney tests, liver ct. You would be seen in less than two weeks.
Please don't let your thoughts run away with you, the swelling could even be a hernia.
Your liver is on your right hand side.
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