bowel cancer at 17?
i am very worried, for about 2 weeks i didnt pass any stools, i have been able to today but only very small ones and i can’t pass anymore. this happened about a month ago, it turned out i had worms, but i seemed to have gotten rid of them. can threadworms even cause this kind of constipation? ive had some bad stomach pains and am feeling very bloated. i’m 17 years old with no history of digestive problems. i need some reassurance, im frightened i have bowel cancer. i should mention that the only dietry change ive made lately is drinking alot of coffee.
i should also mention that i spend much too long on my laptop, usually with it resting on my tummy.. can this cause cancer/tumors?
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angie (68)
If anything coffee would make you go to the bathroom…I would definitely seek medical attention…but don’t jump to conclusions…what your explaining doesn’t mean you have cancer.
See a dr–they can xray you to see if you are very constipated–or have a blockage from worms–yes, i have heard of it. Take a laxitive and book an appt!!!!
If you had bowel cancer, you would probably be pooing out blood. Stop drinking all that coffee and eating really well, also try to drink lots of water. You sound like you are really constipated, eat some foods high in fibre, popcorn, oatmeal, fruits and you should be ok in a couple of days. If it keeps up go to the doctor.
Cancer is always possible as it has nothing to do with age. If you are worried, then see your doctor and have tests done. Tell him/er your concerns and make sure they listen. If not satisfied, get a second opinion.
If you are female, get the tests. Bowel cancer took out women in 2 of 3 generations of my wife’s family. It probably would have been all 3 generations but the middle generation had no females so it only got my wife and her paternal grandmother. My sister-in-law is currently clear as are my two daughters.