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Colon cancer fears

My GP says that I have IBS, but I am getting worried about the possibility of colon cancer. I have had numerous widespread symptoms over the past four months including nausea, acid reflux, horrible cramps, diarrhea after fatty meals, constipation, mucus in stool, and gas. I recently tried the drug Bentyl and had a horrible IBS attack right afterward. It's been two weeks and I have not been eating well. I am now showing symptoms of anemia after losing a ton of weight, but this may be do to my poor diet. Either way, I am afraid to eat because it often results in gas/cramps, even if it's mild. I'm only 19 and I know it's unlikely that I have colon cancer, but I am still concerned. So what should I do? My GP doesn't think I need to see a GI specialist. I disagree.
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Dear Cha-cha don’t be panic nothing to be worried. At the age of 19 colon cancer is extremely unlike but you have mentioned about your symptoms. I can’t say exact range that you have colon cancer or not as soon as possible please consult a doctor he/she can you give better advice meanwhile try to maintain a healthy diet increase the amount of fiber, natural fruits and vegetables. And be active in physical exercise. You are in my pray.
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Hello,
At your age, chances of colon cancer are very less. Many people with colon cancer experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Then varied symptoms occur depending on the site. These include change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool, blood in stool, abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, feeling that your bowel doesn't empty completely and weakness or fatigue.

To confirm the diagnosis you need to get blood tests, colonoscopy with biopsy and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and CA 19-9 levels done.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.




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Also, I have had a PIPIDA scan to rule out gallbladder issues.
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