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2018-03-19 03:29:46
What's the indication that iam getting pencil poop..since one month.is this a serious issue.i used to get normal bowel previously.but now my poop shape has been changed since one month..I searched in Google and got to know that it might be a cause for cancer too..what are the other symptoms I have to look for. Please suggest me what to do.
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Please dont worry as it is very rare chance of cancer being the cause of this change. Majority of the times the cause is benign only.
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digital rectal examination and proctoscopy may be needed along with clinical evaluation for confirmation of diagnosis.
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consult a surgeon.

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