Colon Pain Symptoms

Is it possible to have colon cancer, and yet only have one symptom, which is abdominal discomfort, which is on and off and can be absent for months and then come back, at age 21- and again, no other symptoms except the on and off discomfort pain, which usually is only there in the morning the days it does appear?

It is very possible to have colon cancer with no symptoms at all.
Abdominal pain is not an early warning symptom for colon cancer. Intermittent abdominal pain in a 21 year old is far more likely to be caused by a benign disorder rather than a malignancy of the colon or a cancer of any other kind in the abdomen.

It would be unlikely for any cancer caused pain to get better or go away for months and then come back off and on with no treatment. If a cancer is causing pain, it is stretching or pressing on a pain sensitive area. If a cancer is untreated, the pain it causes is more constant and progressive rather than intermittent.

2008-08-28 21:00:38 by peaches11

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Can someone tell me if I have Colon Cancer or some kind of colon problems?

I'm 22 and I'm a female. For years, I have been getting this sharp pain in my colon that comes and goes every now and then. I can say I probably experience this 12 times per year (spread out throughout the year). The pain feels like my colon is probably contracting or maybe like it's being stabbed by a knife, because it is very sharp feeling. It can come out of the blue, while I'm lying down, standing, or sitting and it stays for maximum of 5 seconds maybe.

I've never inserted anything into that area and I don't ever use it for anything except bowel movements. I've never had hemerroids or any rectal bleeding or anything. I still have not gone to get it checked out. I looked up Colon Cancer symptoms on the internet and the symptom that I have is not among them, so I am really confused as to what may be happening.

If this symptom may sound familiar to you can you please share with me what it may be? :^(

Most cancers are not painful so it is highly unlikely that it is colorectal cancer.

Because of it's frequency, you may want to consider a more "female" reason. Oftentimes there is "referred pain" when talking about internal structures, where pain is felt in another area than the actual problem.

You said it happened about 12 times a year which may mean it is related to your hormone levels and/or menstrual cycle. Consider ovarian cysts or other Gyn possibilities, but you can probably not worry about the big "C"

2006-12-31 08:29:46 by college girl

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I have a sharp shooting pain that comes out of no where in my colon and even my lower abdominal section. It gets so severe sometimes I literally sit there in pain having to squeeze something until it stops, I just move the pain is so bad. I have IBS but usually the symptoms are just upset stomach so I am not sure what this could be. Any ideas?

Those are the symptoms I get from my IBS. Have you eaten something different? You may want to keep a food diary of everything you eat and your symptoms to find you own triggers.

2009-06-21 11:29:41 by Trisha B

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This is not for self diagnositc purposes...if you have a problem you need to be seen by a Physician and EXAMINED. If you are having similar symptoms I suggest you see a physician sooner rather than later.

Ulcerative colitis: Typically there is bloody diarrhea. Usually there's no pain, but sometines there is. Patients often complain of fatigue, which is usually related to inflammation and anemia (loss of blood in diarrhea).

Crohn's disease: Patients complain of abdominal pain and diarrhea. Pain seems to be common, especially if there is some degree of obstruction. Although the pain can be almost anywhere within the abdominal cavity, the most common locations are the lower abdomen and right lower quadrant. Like Ulcerative Colitis, patients complain of fatigue.

Many times patients have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome before being diagnosed with IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease, ie. Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis).

For more information see the Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America webpage: http://www.ccfa.org/info/about/?LMI=3.0< br />
For more info on Colon Cancer: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/ 13703-1.asp

For BEST information see your physician, in person.

2006-02-17 06:11:29 by gopiabbott

I have:

Bloody Stools
Thin Stools
Diarehha
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Going poop alot
No solid or "regular" stools
I feel like I have to poop all the time, but only a tiny bit comes out or nothing
I'm tired all the time

I have a doctors appointment for this Friday. Personally, I don't feel these symptoms could be Crohn's or IBL. What do you guys think?

Everyone gave you what I think are great answers. I however disagree with Chrones, IBS...possibly, Do these things happen when you eat dairy? These are also the symptoms of a lactose intolerant diet. Next time you drink milk, eat cheese or ice cream, keep note of what happens. It may be that all you need is a pill you can buy over the counter for lactose intolerance. I hope that's all it is. With those symptoms, your DR may want to do a colonoscopy on you depending on your age. How old are you? This is the test that determines colon cancer or the threat of colon cancer. If you're just a teen or in your early 20's he may not. or she whatever the case may be. Just be aware of your dairy intake and the results. Hope you feel better soon.

2009-09-03 02:02:30 by Geoff