Colorectal cancer, Surgery FAQ - Page 15

Bowel issues Recently, I have been feeling the urge to have a bowel movement but am unable to do so, although I have no other symptoms. Could this be a sign of colorectal cancer? (I have had constipation issues since childhood.)

There is a slight pinkish blood on the toilet paper after bowel movement? About a year ago, I underwent a colonoscopy due to rectal bleeding, which revealed a small hyperplastic polyp and hemorrhoids. After removal, everything was normal until recently, in the past week or two, w...

Colon cancer issues Hello, doctor! I would like to ask if early-stage colorectal cancer can cause dizziness and anemia. Is anemia defined as having too few red blood cells? If so, if a blood test shows a low red blood cell count, should I get tested for colorectal cancer?

Is chemotherapy mandatory for stage II colon cancer? Hello, Dr. Hsu. I am a stage II colorectal cancer patient. I have already undergone surgery to remove the tumor and have had a PET scan, which showed normal results. Could you please explain the difference regarding chemotherap...

Blood in the stool? About a year ago, I started noticing slight streaks of blood on toilet paper after having a bowel movement. The amount is about one-tenth of a fingernail or even less, and the color is bright red. Usually, after wiping a second time, there is no more blood. I ...

Stool becomes thin? Hello Dr. Ke, I would like to ask about my wife. In September of this year, she had a fecal occult blood test that showed positive results, but it coincided with her menstrual period. I'm wondering if that could affect the test results. Additionally, she ...

Bowel issues In the past week or two, I have been having bowel movements 1 to 2 times a day, with a maximum of 3 times, whereas previously I would only have a bowel movement every 3 to 4 days. Recently, my stools have been about 2 to 3 centimeters long and the width is about the ...

Experiencing significant pain in the anus during bowel movements, accompanied by slight bleeding? Hello doctor, in January and February of this year, I experienced significant pain in my anus during bowel movements, and I noticed some bright red blood when wiping. However, there ...

Hello, I would like to inquire about blood in the stool? Hello Doctor, I have some concerns I would like to ask about. Is it possible for blood in the stool to be present without any visible blood on the surface? Since I had bleeding from hemorrhoids before, I have been paying mo...

Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I had blood in my stool twice before, but I haven't had any bleeding since, and I don't have any abdominal pain. I went to see a doctor, who performed a digital rectal examination but did not recommend a colonoscopy. The doctor prescribed m...

Mucus in stool with blood? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been observing my bowel habits and accidentally noticed that there is mucus at the beginning of my stool. Occasionally, the mucus is mixed with blood. I also have a dull pain in the left side of my abdomen, near the navel...

Mucus with blood Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been observing that my stool has been accompanied by mucus, and sometimes there is even blood mixed with the mucus. I also often feel discomfort to the left of my navel. I am very concerned and hope you can provide some advice.

Blood on toilet paper after a bowel movement? Hello, Dr. Ko. A few days ago, I noticed that my stool was a bit hard, but the bowel movement was relatively smooth, and there was no pain in my anus. However, when I stood up to wipe, I found a significant amount of bright red blood ...

Questions about colorectal cancer? Hello Doctor, I am a student living away from home. Recently, I have been browsing various articles on this website and have greatly benefited from them. However, I still have some questions I would like to ask you. My direct relatives on my fat...

Could this be colorectal cancer? Three weeks ago, I noticed blood streaks on toilet paper after wiping, which lasted for two days. Since then, I've been feeling my heart racing, experiencing some difficulty breathing, and it takes me a long time to fall asleep at night. Afte...

Blood in the stool... or something like that? Hello, doctor. This afternoon, after I had a bowel movement, I noticed one or two wine-red spots on the stool that looked somewhat like white blood cells from a biology textbook, with some strands around them. I was startled to see bl...

29-year-old with a hard mass in the left abdomen, diagnosed with stage III sigmoid colon cancer. This is just a personal share? At 29 years old, I have a hard lump in the left lower abdomen near the navel. I have experienced bloody stools and have also had yellowish mucus, along ...

Gastrointestinal health Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions to ask you: 1. I wonder if my increased intake of fruits and vegetables is related to my bowel movements. They are mostly formed in the front half and then break apart in the water in the latter half. Sometimes I exp...

The physician would like to seek your professional advice? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing dull pain on both sides of my abdomen, sometimes accompanied by referred pain. I previously underwent an examination that revealed intestinal gas pockets. I have been self-...

Blood in the stool? Doctor, I’m sorry, but I have three questions! 1. In February of this year, I noticed blood (bright red) in my stool after not having a bowel movement for four days, and it was painful. In April, I experienced bleeding for about a week, but it seemed to be s...