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Constipation and Colon Cancer

Constipation can be your body's way of suggesting that you make some minor adjustments in diet or exercise. However, constipation can also be a symptom of a colon cancer.
Constipation as a Symptom of Colon Cancer
Constipation can be your body's way of suggesting that you make some minor adjustments in diet or exercise. However, constipation can also be a symptom of a serious illness like colon cancer, depression, or organ failure. This article discusses constipation as a symptom of colon cancer.
I've Been Constipated. Could I Have Colon Cancer?
I'm usually able to have a bowel movement at least two times per week. For the past three weeks, I haven't been able to have a bowel movement on my own. I've been taking a laxative once a week. Can this be a sign of colon cancer?
How To Use Bowel Retraining for Constipation
If you suffer from chronic constipation, bowel retraining may help you to establish a more regular pattern of bowel movements. This how-to article from About's guide to irritable bowel syndrome explains the process.
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