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I just had a baby almost three months ago and i've noticed since my bowel movements have been very hard to come out with a lot of pain also with alot of blood that alsmost feels the toilet it feels like it's ripping i'm worried that it's colon cancer please somebody give me advice i'm really worried


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replied December 14th, 2007
Colon Cancer Answer A3460
Blood in the stool (rectorrhagia) could be due to colon cancer, but hemorrhoids are more commonly diagnosed than cancer. You'll need a physical examination and colonoscopy to identify the real cause of the anal bleeding.


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