I'll start by saying that yes, I do sometimes become a hypochondriac. I've even managed to raise my temperature from imagined things. I've had all sorts of things because of this. I will definitely go to the hospital. Anyway, the gist is this. I noticed a slight pain on the left side under my ribs. It was there when I was lying down and when I got up. It wasn't strong, but it was uncomfortable. I started thinking about what it could be because I've had something similar before. As usual, I started looking for information online. I found a bunch of conditions related to the stomach. Everything was more or less okay until I started overthinking and thought, well, 'it definitely can't be bowel cancer because I go to the toilet normally.' The next day, constipation started. I've often had it since childhood, so oil or drops usually help. But not this time. In the morning, I went, but it was a small amount, like separate pieces. Then it continued with loose and small amounts. Anyway, nothing helps now; I just went again with broken-up portions or however you say it. Because I can't go properly since then, I have to strain. There's no severe pain. But I came across a post about cancer and read that all the symptoms are of bowel cancer. Please tell me in detail what the symptoms are? And is there pain on the left when exhaling or moving? Also, problems with periods and like the lower abdomen hurts too and they're not starting. By the way, I'm 20 years old; is bowel cancer possible at that age? #health
yeah, hypochondria and cancer phobia can really poison your life.
Гость
[2883420216]
#3
Honestly, author, you're just shooting in the dark. If your stomach hurts, you've already come up with something. They'll refer you for an endoscopy and most likely find the cause.
Honestly, author, you're just shooting in the dark. If your stomach hurts, you've already come up with something. They'll refer you for an endoscopy and most likely find the cause.
Well, there are GI issues and sheep poo. I'll go to the doctor, but the appointment's only on Wednesday.
Гость
[1557257199]
#5
Bowel cancer involves having loose stools with blood. Unfortunately, my relative is suffering from it.
It's unlikely you have cancer; it's rare at 20. Possibly IBS, considering your hypochondria.
Completely agree, take the probiotic Nutrilite, it has B vitamins and folic acid. It'll regulate your digestive system and slightly ease anxiety.
Гость
[215364315]
#10
Twenty years old and colorectal cancer—highly unlikely! Typically, symptoms of colon cancer do not start with pain! Pain usually occurs at more advanced stages. It's possible that either the stomach or the descending colon is hurting. In the lower left, the sigmoid colon might be painful (these are all parts of the large intestine). Or it could simply be cramps due to constipation. Try improving your diet and increasing physical activity to see what happens. Include more plant-based fibre and water in your diet. Perhaps you're not drinking enough—this is also one of the causes of constipation. Or you might even have congenital dolichosigma (an elongation of the sigmoid colon)—this condition often leads to lifelong constipation.
Гость
[215364315]
#11
Regarding probiotics—I wouldn't recommend them to you right now, for the simple reason that they could make your stools even more constipated! It's better to drink one-day-old kefir—it has a laxative effect (though it's quite hard to find in stores). Alternatively, try eating kiwis, 3–4 at a time after your main meal. Kiwis have a very gentle laxative effect. I've relied on them myself.
Twenty years old and colorectal cancer—highly unlikely! Typically, symptoms of colon cancer do not start with pain! Pain usually occurs at more advanced stages. It's possible that either the stomach or the descending colon is hurting. In the lower left, the sigmoid colon might be painful (these are all parts of the large intestine). Or it could simply be cramps due to constipation. Try improving your diet and increasing physical activity to see what happens. Include more plant-based fibre and water in your diet. Perhaps you're not drinking enough—this is also one of the causes of constipation. Or you might even have congenital dolichosigma (an elongation of the sigmoid colon)—this condition often leads to lifelong constipation.
Thanks. I went to the doctor yesterday, they said possibly gastrointestinal tract. And the pains, well, they referred me for an endoscopy.
Thanks. I went to the doctor yesterday, they said possibly gastrointestinal tract. And the pains, well, they referred me for an endoscopy.
Oh, intestinal upset
Гость
[215364315]
#14
Оля
Thanks. I went to the doctor yesterday, they said possibly gastrointestinal tract. And the pains, well, they referred me for an endoscopy.
I hope the doctors find the cause of your discomfort soon! The main thing is not to stress—that affects your health too. With colorectal cancer, one of the first symptoms before pain is blood in the stool, or passing it separately. Although, again, blood in the stool can also be from simple colitis, but then there would be mucus too. Thankfully, you don't have anything like that! Get well soon and don't scare yourself like that again!)
Гость
[129760253]
#15
Гость
Bowel cancer involves having loose stools with blood. Unfortunately, my relative is suffering from it.
Diarrhoea with blood is also a symptom of ulcerative colitis, not just cancer.
Внимание
Администрация сайта Woman.ru не дает оценку рекомендациям и отзывам о лечении, препаратах и специалистах, о которых идет речь в этой ветке. Помните, что дискуссия ведется не только врачами, но и обычными читателями, поэтому некоторые советы могут быть не безопасны для вашего здоровья. Перед любым лечением или приемом лекарственных средств рекомендуем обратиться к специалистам!
Гость
[1403474093]
#16
Гость
yeah, hypochondria and cancer phobia can really poison your life.
Я тоже ипохондрик и тоже не даю себе жить спокойно
I will definitely go to the hospital.
Anyway, the gist is this. I noticed a slight pain on the left side under my ribs. It was there when I was lying down and when I got up. It wasn't strong, but it was uncomfortable. I started thinking about what it could be because I've had something similar before. As usual, I started looking for information online. I found a bunch of conditions related to the stomach. Everything was more or less okay until I started overthinking and thought, well, 'it definitely can't be bowel cancer because I go to the toilet normally.' The next day, constipation started. I've often had it since childhood, so oil or drops usually help. But not this time. In the morning, I went, but it was a small amount, like separate pieces. Then it continued with loose and small amounts.
Anyway, nothing helps now; I just went again with broken-up portions or however you say it. Because I can't go properly since then, I have to strain. There's no severe pain. But I came across a post about cancer and read that all the symptoms are of bowel cancer.
Please tell me in detail what the symptoms are? And is there pain on the left when exhaling or moving? Also, problems with periods and like the lower abdomen hurts too and they're not starting.
By the way, I'm 20 years old; is bowel cancer possible at that age? #health