6 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF BOWEL CANCER

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In this video Dr O'Donovan explains 6 potential signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, including unexplained significant weight loss, blood in the poo, a mass in the abdomen, rectum or anus, a change in bowel habit and more.
It's important to know that many people with these symptoms don't have bowel cancer. Other health problems can cause similar symptoms. But if you have any of these, or if things just don't feel right, go to see your GP.
Knowing the symptoms and acting on them as quickly as possible could mean that if you do have bowel cancer, it may be diagnosed earlier when it's much easier to treat. People whose cancer is diagnosed at an early stage have a much higher chance of successful treatment than those whose cancer has become more widespread.
Also please don't be embarrassed and don't ignore any symptoms. Doctors are used to seeing lots of people with bowel problems and it is something we deal with all of the time. We will do our very best to help you get the right tests and investigations you need if these are indicated.
LINKS AND REFERENCES:
NHS website: www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-c...
Link to symptom diary: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/abou...
Bowel cancer symptoms: www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/abou...
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@kevinpatrick5162 Ай бұрын

Just for context, I was diagnosed with stage 3a colon cancer that was detected in a my first ever colonoscopy and diagnosed with the removal of 7" of my sigmoid colon. Prior to that colonoscopy, I had no symptoms. No blood, no pain, no anemia, and no weight loss. This is sneaky stuff folks! Get those exams, they are so easy compared to the surgery and chemo.

@DoctorODonovan Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience here to help others

@R.s10270 22 күн бұрын

What made you get a colonoscopy if you literally had 0 symptoms ?

@casiodan 18 күн бұрын

@@R.s10270in the uk we can get precautionary screening. I’m going for one next week due to family history.

@Gbhmagic 16 күн бұрын

@@R.s10270 usually its done as a test at 45 at least in the US.

@RichieWilliams Жыл бұрын

I'm having my Bowel cancer operation on Thursday 22nd June in Sunderland. If it were not for one of these videos I would have not got myself checked out. Thank you so much. The Staff at Sunderland and Freemans Hospital have been nothing more than Brilliant. Feeling a little apprehensive as to the operation but I know I'll be in the best of care :)

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Hi Richie. Wow. Thank you so much for this comment - I always wonder if these videos help people and make a difference. I am SO glad that you got checked out and you are being seen by some of the best surgeons and teams in the UK (although I used to work both Sunderland and at the Freeman so I am slightly biased!). I wish you the very best for your operation and recovery. Warmly, James.

@BigE-qx1jb Жыл бұрын

Good luck!!! I hope everything goes well

@jacobhines83jhjh69 Жыл бұрын

@DoctorODonovan Doctor I'm a 40 year old African American man just a few days ago on Friday I ate something foul and noticed on Saturday I had bad diarrhea and even pooped out mucus twice also my burps taste like rotten eggs now since Saturday I've been able to burp and fart but I haven't been able to poop since the diarrhea and mucus on Saturday and I have a persistent pain in my left lower abdominal area feels better after I eat but comes back later on in the day I've tried almost every home remedy but none have worked does it sound like cancer?

@jarrinhurd1780 10 ай бұрын

@@jacobhines83jhjh69I'm no doctor but it def doesn't sound like cancer to me , how are u feeling these days ?

@jacobhines83jhjh69 10 ай бұрын

@jarrinhurd1780 Feeling better I noticed how much better my situation got after left certain foods alone

@lainEEEEEE Жыл бұрын

Good information for folks that dont know about their health

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻

@nickmolloy6832 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. Very useful.

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thanks nick

@susanbetts761 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video, very clear and informative. 👏

@DoctorODonovan 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ninez2698 Жыл бұрын

👍❤️🙏 thank you so much for this informative valuable video on colon cancer.

@DoctorODonovan 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment

@asweatymelvn Жыл бұрын

Im 26 and i have all of these symptoms and have had them for months. Its been frustrating going to the doctors because all i really want is tests done and not just new meds to mitigate the symptoms every time i go in for it.

@nirvairsingh1719 11 ай бұрын

Same here

@tonkax9104 10 ай бұрын

@@nirvairsingh1719literally same. I’m 24 and having the added disbelief because we’re young aka “its so rare for someone your age to have something this serious” but it doesn’t matter to the people that actually have it whether its rare or not, they’ve got it. I had complications for my colonoscopy which usually only takes 15-20 minutes on average - I was in there for 45 minutes. Been on a waiting list for the gastroenterologist since February and I’m category 1 which are usually seen within 30 days. It can be so stressful. I hope someone takes you seriously soon, it only takes one good doctor that actually cares to make you feel like you’re not going crazy 🤍

@saulgiron134 10 ай бұрын

Same here but I started fasting. I went 2 days without eating then I started eating less everyday after and stayed away from bread and fast food and drank more water. It started going away and now I feel normal but still sometimes I get pain. Or runny poop. Try fasting guys I'm 30 years old

@bohoxplorer840 10 ай бұрын

Insurance protocols dictate that Doctors delay test as much as possible. It’s a criminal system in AMERICA ‼️

@rehanazeez9248 10 ай бұрын

Hw you doing now

@ryanwdavies1 Жыл бұрын

Brilliantso helpful to have this explained

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sobekstephanie Жыл бұрын

Important info, thanks!

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@HeyMJ. Жыл бұрын

Thank You for a very informative & insightful series of videos regarding gastrointestinal processes, maladies, and how to address concerns. 🕊

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Pleasure

@dl30wpb 25 күн бұрын

I'm 48 and I've had these symptoms since I was around 25.

@markoplo2008 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos..👍

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@rayanachoudhury1403 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video

@DoctorODonovan 2 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@thelmacampbell2967 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the information

@DoctorODonovan 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@stpaulimdog 10 ай бұрын

I've got every single one of these. I'm trying to get the doctors to move on this.

@elainedavis6756 8 ай бұрын

very informative

@DoctorODonovan 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

@HouseOfBlessings2023 Жыл бұрын

My brother started having issues at the age of 47. He had been going back and forth to doctors with complaints, and they found out he had the colon cancer stage 4. Past away 7 months later

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

So sorry.

@notoco1199 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean back and forth? Did he get ignored? I am so sorry for your loss 😔

@jpowell2603 Жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss

@shakahutchinson 11 ай бұрын

Condolences 😢

@shaunmacready701 10 ай бұрын

@@notoco1199basically by the sounds of it not taking him seriously enough and leads to this. Absolute negligence at its highest...

@HendraG-nn1gi Ай бұрын

Thank you Doctor Donovan..

@DoctorODonovan Ай бұрын

You’re very welcome

@tezzingtonsir28 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm going to get checked tomorrow. I'm worried but thank you for the video. Very useful information

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

No worries!

@berzgaming1039 Жыл бұрын

@@DoctorODonovan im 12 years old and i have been farting alot recently. And i think i have been pooping a little more then normal. I dont think ive seen blood in my poop. My diet does have low fiber which i am trying to change. Do u think i may have bowel cancer?

@Footymadness100 Жыл бұрын

@@berzgaming1039 no u don’t kids very rarely get cancer

@mrshonourable Жыл бұрын

@@berzgaming1039 go to your doctor but also change your diet and include soluble and insoluble fibre

@notbrendn Жыл бұрын

@@berzgaming1039bro. Relax my G.. You’re 12😂 I remember having those symptoms from terrible eating habits etc. You’ll be good. I just got off deployment and went through straight hell, had hemorrhoids, sharp pains below my side when I breath etc. I’m only 23. You’ll be good bro. I Needa get checked though 😂

@jpowell2603 Жыл бұрын

49 yrs old here am finally getting a colonoscopy soon. Have this problem for the last 2 months hopefully colonoscopy can sort out my problem.

@tangecholima Жыл бұрын

Did you the test?may i ask how was it?

@maureensherry4747 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou for the advise,,for the last two day i have being having blood in my stool but no other pain and am scared 😢

@jovenvero601 6 ай бұрын

I lost my sister to colon cancer. Went to 2 hospital for a consult feb and was admitted on our 3rd hospital. Found out it was stage 4 colon cancer. We lost her november. She was only 27.

@DoctorODonovan 6 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry. May she rest in peace.

@luann9052 Ай бұрын

sorry for your loss😢

@yvettefox101 9 ай бұрын

Very informative

@DoctorODonovan 9 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

@user-wl3cm7re8f 3 ай бұрын

I had a clear colonoscopy in August but now have had blood when straining . I saw a colorectal surgeon who said I may have inflammation . Could this be a sign of cancer ?

@jaanu2222 5 ай бұрын

I have 12 years of constipation i also have hemorrhoids, i never had blood rarely years ago it came one or two times , no abdominal pain diarrhoea or other things, what tests should i consult for or what kind of doctor should i go for such conditions?

@650Giantsfan 9 күн бұрын

I have had Chron's disease since I was 7 years old. A lot of symptoms you mentioned is what I am dealing with, especially with bowel obstruction. Been hospitalized many times over it, and i had something called C-DIF, which is bacteria in the gut. Plus I have had two surgeries to remove most of my colon, with a possibility of a third one, but I am doing my best to avoid it.

@zaneharris5736 Жыл бұрын

Went to doctors and hospital over say 10year period, blood in poo, possible hernia or rupture or tear, even saw tear in opening. Lumps in opening, completely ignored by doctors and hospital, they never do anything accept say scan and then treat. Now I'm completely bunged up for 4days now because of new medication and cold water. An it's summer! Am totally over this life, was in hospital waiting room and started having chest pains. Got checked. But then when got on bed they accuse me in the report of making up the chest pain, wtf? And then the day before the doctors dismissed my shoulder pain as nothing wrong. Yet have had this shoulder problem since 1997, 😕 😪

@TheDenizxo Жыл бұрын

Do you have hpv in past ? Or a root canel treatment. And did that's come about same time as ur arm pain in 1997 ?

@elloohno1349 Жыл бұрын

Is it your right shoulder?

@velvetindigonight 9 ай бұрын

Thank you

@DoctorODonovan 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome

@pavener Жыл бұрын

Im not even sure if its blood or foods like corn and carrots mixed with different shades of brown and yellow pee that makes it appear red. Had some blood on my paper, but the stool has been a bit harder when that happens

@MaredOwen163 16 күн бұрын

Thankyou very much

@DoctorODonovan 16 күн бұрын

Most welcome

@sylviaarber6911 9 ай бұрын

I have these problems but get no needy information of the cause so that could to help me.

@maguifreitas 5 ай бұрын

Is anemia caused by intestinal cancer resolved only with iron supplementation?

@fourshore502 7 ай бұрын

its strange that after all this time we are still so bad at finding cancer. it seems to me that there would be ways by now to find cancer faster and more accurately. many cancer patients would have survived if it had just been found sooner.

@martinkazako2292 5 ай бұрын

Who makes money if they present ways to heal cancer easily? It is all about money and ripping off patients.

@thetruthandnothingbutthetr6484 3 ай бұрын

Why haven’t you gone to college and acquired the education that would enable you to discover better ways is finding cancer? Why wait on someone else to do what you want done?

@Therealdonaldtrumpusa Жыл бұрын

The 40 and over thing is discrimination. I’m about to turn 32 next month and I’ve been shitting bright red blood, have hemorrhoids, gas, bloating, constipation, straining, nausea and I’m always freezing cold. Everyone thinks I look 24 so doctors NEVER take me serious. I never go to the hospital but when I did at 28 and 30 for hemorrhoids so painful I couldn’t stop screaming or sit down the doctor just brushed me off. No medication for pain, suppositories or enemas was prescribed. Idk what to do now because it’s like they don’t believe I’m in pain.

@Billy-rz7ff Жыл бұрын

First of all sorry you live like that. Second go get a second or third opinion. I was passing blood in the stool alot. Stomach pains, sleepy alot more. Do you know does any type of stomach, pancreas, colander cancer run in your family. You could be a carrier of that cancer gene thats in the family. Its happend to me. Your story is a morror too my own. My gran her dad her dad before all died with cancer on the stomach golbadder or bowl not 100 per cent. But came back after a few blood tests and 6 weeks later that cancer was growing in me. If you dont feel ryte tell someone until they listen my friend. The news mite not be wot you want to hear. But you will have an answer from it all. Best luck fingers crossed 🤞 you.

@venomx4093 Жыл бұрын

I would find a new doctor and keep on until one will run a colonoscopy on you.

@leemin569 9 ай бұрын

@@Billy-rz7ffhow are you doing now and what is your age, I am on the same boat so wanted to know

@anitagurns9480 9 ай бұрын

Go to another doctor!!!!!

@sugarfreeXcandy 8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I also have this problem where doctors don't take me seriously... I'm 33.

@cynthiareyes7722 5 ай бұрын

Any information on ulcerative

@habibadhahir5978 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you do

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thank you too

@steevo6220 2 ай бұрын

I have recently had the FIT test and an Abdo' scan and Testes scan, for mild ongoing Abdo discomfort. The doctor wants me to have a Colonoscopy, but I am scared and do not think my symptoms warrant it and all my tests were negative. I had a Virus last November and also got Uveitis which is not totally gone. I wonder if that caused me lasting symptoms. The only symptom which may be bowel cancer is being tired all the time, but I have put that down to ongoing depression. I have no colon cancer symptoms, no blood no mucus, no change in bowel habits and no weight loss. (quite the opposite) Ten blood samples show no abnormalities. Not sure what else it could be. A mystery !

@jackiemansfield8325 9 күн бұрын

What are the symptoms?

@annsiri9887 Жыл бұрын

I am 40year old. I have constipation alternating with diarrhea. There is mucus but no blood. I'am going to check in two days. I'am getting cared.

@migsig Жыл бұрын

27 with the same symptoms, been dealing with pain for 4 years

@uzairisaidin3674 Жыл бұрын

Maybe it's a diverticular disease.. or IBS...Irritable bowel syndrome...

@kevinzu9039 Жыл бұрын

Even I have diarrhea and type 6 stool almost everyday... Iam a daily alcoholic user,,, please update

@annsiri9887 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon from Thailand.latest yesterday I Finnished excretion Stool color is normal, soft, not hard. But there were drops of fresh blood. after defecating. But not much, there will be a drop of blood only morning when defecation is the first time.but when I excreted for the 2nd or 3rd time. There was no blood. I couldn't find any external hemorrhoids. The doctor made an appointment for me to have a colonoscopy. To find out the cause of the drop of blood next week. I am afraid because I haven't checked. I want to ask Colon cancer also hereditary or not? Thank you very much.

@KDF54321 Жыл бұрын

I suspected colon cancer until colonoscopy yesterday. Ended up being internal hemorrhoids. Had/have thin stool and discomfort, but not blood or anemia. Get checked, you’ll want to know, cancer is beatable

@munabhai9889 8 ай бұрын

Witnessing miraculous healing with igrotum. A true blessing in my cancer journey.

@quadrant2012 3 ай бұрын

What is igrotum ?

@jonesfredrick94 2 ай бұрын

Yeah what is that how you get it

@SW-jt3sl 3 ай бұрын

Didnt have any of these symptoms. However, doctor saw iron deficiency in blood test

@gracesapardillo2292 7 ай бұрын

So connected talaga sa colon itong iron Anemia defeciency akala ko Ibang sakit nanamn

@nigarnabila348 10 күн бұрын

i dont have any blood in my poo but I am having irregular bowel movements for some days. Also I suffered from constipation for 10 years but for the past 2 years its gone and now I dont even have any urge to.poo. What should I do?

@shrinivasnagathan5172 Жыл бұрын

Dr. I am getting stringy stools from last 8 months,but no other symptoms like weight loss, DRE test found normal , CBC blood test normal, PSA test normal, routine morning bowel movement intact, accult stool test found normal. When i consuming lactifiber powder stool shape looks ok. Still need to worry? Please comment

@Munny606 8 ай бұрын

get the blood CEA test done , if low readings then relax

@user-hq4jz6lc9d 4 ай бұрын

Friends, please get in there and get a colonoscopy as soon as you are old enough for your health insurance to cover it. The procedure is really not a big deal. I believe many health plans will actually pay for the whole screening, with no copay. It is just that important to them, and I am sure that their actuaries have calculated the risk of having to pay for cancer treatments vs colonoscopies.

@remedymeHOUSEdoctor Ай бұрын

Great video Doc! Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers if caught early. Get your colonoscopy booked

@DoctorODonovan Ай бұрын

Thank you

@anthonylee1203 Ай бұрын

@@DoctorODonovancould a hemroid cause you to bleed a lot almost like having a bad bloody nose I don’t have pain going # 2 but there’s been a lot of blood associated for almost a month straight now every time I use the restroom the bleedings been going on for a year but this is the longest it has persisted

@starangelbofficial8069 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been having the pain for months! I can’t see no blood in my poo but I’ve been in agony and getting worse my doctors only give me a wee test and said it’s a water infection but it’s not even that as it didn’t show the last 2 days before that also relate to 5 so much! Not weight loss.. also 6 yes!

@TheresaDavies-ct1gx 9 ай бұрын

Hi l have. Problems with my bowels they get stuck and sometimes I'm on the toilet for 7hours

@theresahunt9082 8 ай бұрын

I don't know what's going on with me, I can only move my bowels if I take a enema every three days, but lately I have some drops of blood on the seat. I just pray it's not cancer.

@emmascotter5787 5 ай бұрын

I am 38 and have been having pain in my left hand side of my abdominal area for 2 years now and have been back and forth to the doctors with this. I had a ct scan last year that they said was all fine but yet the pain was still there. Yesterday I went to the doctors again as the pain is still there and getting worse especially when going for a number two. So the doctor had a feel of my abdomen that was quite sore while being done and she has said she can feel a lump/ swelling where I'm getting most of the pain so she has referred me for a scan to see what is going on. To say I'm worried is an understatement right now.

@MarcelFrancisco 5 ай бұрын

Many other problems can cause this. You have no apparent symptoms related to serious illnesses but, of course, the ideal is for you to hear this from a doctor after evaluating your CT scan.

@carmello000jp 5 ай бұрын

So what are the results

@emmascotter5787 5 ай бұрын

@@carmello000jp I'm still waiting for a scan date at the moment

@carmello000jp 5 ай бұрын

@@emmascotter5787 please Emma keep me updated!

@R.s10270 22 күн бұрын

Did you find the cause ?

@justusschoenmakers8987 Жыл бұрын

I have all the symptoms accept the noticable blood. I will check with the doctor!

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@bettyausten9533 Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@yummykashmirifoods5962 10 ай бұрын

@@DoctorODonovan I don't have blood but Dariea wt is the problem can you please explain

@MaredOwen163 16 күн бұрын

Iv got the same symptoms as thease but when I went to the hospital they jest sent me home no scan jest blood test and dad died of colon cancer so I’m concerned but it looks like the doctors just can’t be bothered and coming home in agony with no answers really annoyed me and the antibiotics haven’t affected the pain

@nataliewilliams4933 7 ай бұрын

Just recieved my qfit result of 400..what does this mean..they are putting on the 2ww for colonospipy. Im cunfused what the results actually mean, anyone can help please? Many thanks

@maggiezamarro2442 7 ай бұрын

My sister hade 2 surgery es days ago scar tissue grew on her past diverticulitis surgery nearly died

@kuifje-7 Жыл бұрын

im going to the doctor because i have these symptons (except blood in poo) for 2 years now and getting worse

@ericcartman9042 11 ай бұрын

What did they say?

@RivalHades-mk1xl 3 ай бұрын

My doctors thought I had bowel cancer when I was 17 (im 19 now). Had a lot of these symptoms. Turns out, I was allergic too almost all foods. So no milk, no lactose free milk, no breads, no fried stuff, etc (long list) Always get checked by doctors!

@wildofamoon Ай бұрын

After two years of gallbladder removal i have been getting that orange brown mucous 😢and its been three years now. I am scared. I am depressed. Idk what to do! I am just 20 something and i have always had stomach issues since childhood. If anyone knows is there blood on those kind of orange brown mucous????!

@lzhero1355 6 ай бұрын

I have like almost all these but I’m 20 and they’re on and off should I be concerned or nah. They’ve been on and off for years at this point but I’m not sure if there’s actually blood or not (it’s kinda like when I don’t see it in front of me anymore I doubt I ever truly saw it. So idk for sure if I actually saw blood or just tricked myself) It’s rlly tricky. My mom died of colon cancer two years ago so maybe that’s just messing with my head.

@user-tk1cn6pp7d 2 ай бұрын

Is it possible to have bowel cancer at 16 cuz I have all the symptoms?

@ronillo_judithmatias1732 Жыл бұрын

Im 69 yrs old.after eating i want to poop. So i dont want to eat plenty.whats my problem Doc. Pls help me.tnx And God bless.

@bethjohn5296 Жыл бұрын

Ive gone to the doctor about severe bloating and abdominal pain. Never asked about blood. I've had hemorrhoids since i can remember. Just been told its IBS. No.further investigations

@melaniemeier6759 9 ай бұрын

I would Go back and ask for a colonoscopy.

@anitagurns9480 9 ай бұрын

Go to another doctor!!

@dayracruz5702 Жыл бұрын

Hello i got a colonoscopy a year ago, it all was clear but not im having stabing pain again on the right side. Can i get another colonoscopy im 24

@joshhite2558 9 ай бұрын

Would not recommend, colonoscopy gets you clear of any polyps and cancer takes time to grow back. If your experiencing pain again after only a year I believe that their could be another underlying issue maybe Gallstones or Pancreatitis. Good luck finding out what it is

@starross3262 Жыл бұрын

I am 46 years old and I've had all these symptoms for 5 years getting worse last week I was in so much pain cramps I had to put my head over the sink to vomit I had a stool test its was borderline at 59 but I am am so scared cancer runs in my family I've not lost my appetite but my weight is dropping but my doctors are not concerned I am petrified I can not have coloniscopy because the prep powder I have heart condition and asthma im scared 😢

@TheDenizxo Жыл бұрын

How is everything going? I had cervical cancer and my tail bone been In pain and I'm heavy smoker. I hope u r okay !!

@starross3262 Жыл бұрын

@Yuli hey I was taken to hospital yesterday morning in severe pain I couldn't stop going to the toilet but not blood ive never bled all my bloodwork was fine but I took picture's of my stools over the past few months they told me I definitely have a bowel condition from those and my pain, but because I was in ED they sent me home I woke with cramps at 1am but knowing I have a condition but frustrating not knowing which one they told me it is definitely not cancer, so it's either ibs chrons or ulcerative colitis I know this can be controlled, but what frustrates me is I have to wait for the gastro appointment unless I bleed its ridiculous, I've come to realise that yes this may be uncomfortable for a few minutes but it's worth that to know exactly what you have please dont worry I've had to man up im just waiting now, just know its not always bad as scary as it is.

@starross3262 Жыл бұрын

@Deniz I'm so sorry to hear you had cervical cancer I have had that too but I have just had a smear it's fine it's my bowels I know I have an issue that's just reared it's ugly head x

@starross3262 Жыл бұрын

I've had a ct scan too and nothing showd on that the only way to know for sure is colonoscopy we just have to be brave always here for anyone 🙏❤️❤️

@starross3262 Жыл бұрын

@Yuli yes it is frustrating if bloodwork is fine they send you home in agony but this is the way it has become but on a positive if nothing is raised in your bloodwork then try not to worry, because if there was a worry your bloodwork wouldn't be fine your white cell and inflammation markers would be raised so stay mindful honestly whatever it is it can be fixed

@juliesnuffin9807 8 ай бұрын

Get constipation thought to b from low fiber per doctor. not sure. I'm searching to learn.

@ZuesS24 9 ай бұрын

I have most of these symptoms, but they come and go. I had tests done and a colonoscopy done. I was later diagnosed with ulcerative colitis but they only checked the sigmoid colon. But a lot these symptoms are the same as colon cancer and its always on the back of my mind. what if they missed something further up the large intestine, the area they didn't check? is it best to get checked if I'm worried?

@anitagurns9480 6 ай бұрын

Oh yes it’s not better it’s imperative! My cancer was missed on First colonoscopy,the GI doc was talking 8 months later when my symptoms continued ,I had 2nd colonoscopy, by then it was stage 3. You only had a rectal exam Not colonoscopy! You need a complete colonoscopy.asap!

@anitagurns9480 6 ай бұрын

Ps my symptoms came an went too!

@snowy-1920 5 ай бұрын

How are u now bro

@mticha9566 Ай бұрын

I did the normal bowel cancer screening test and came back positive with blood detected in my poo. I was assessed over the phone and immediately was booked for a colonoscopy to be done the following week. My appointment was cancelled that very day and I wasn’t given the reason why it was cancelled. I was told that they didn’t know when I would get another appointment. My first appointment which was cancelled was on the 8th of April. I got another appointment for 13th of May and it was cancelled again. I am waiting to be given another appointment. In March when the my results came back that I had blood 🩸 in my stool, I had no symptoms at but now I have developed all the symptoms you mentioned in your video.I stopped taking the pain medicine when I was told I had blood in my stool. I feel I have been let down by the system. I am being sentenced to death. I’m still waiting to get an appointment. I believe if the colonoscopy had been done on me earlier maybe I could have had some treatment. I’m feeling hopeless and vulnerable and sad about the situation. Thank you 🙏 for your video.

@leftyg4587 Жыл бұрын

Iv had bleeding and clots when I poop, had the test all fine, bloods all fine. Fit test positive camera end of this week so worried only 39 sometimes feel like punched in the stomach but other than that no pain.

@somakhan5895 Жыл бұрын

Do u have back ache?

@pauljones1288 Жыл бұрын

Stop eating meat and dairy for a week and see if that helps, if it does help, you know what to do. Stop eating one or the other for another week and then the other for one more week, trying to narrow down what is the cause. It was dairy that got me in bits, no longer have issues once I stopped eating it 3 years ago.

@nicCleansing 6 ай бұрын

@@somakhan5895hi, do you have backache too?

@Draugluin999 Жыл бұрын

i had a flare up yesterday the pain is unbearable and then this morning my gut feels like its tightening (with pain) then when the tightening stops the pain subsides it will do this off and on for some time also followed by mucus leakage i hate this i feel like i have no life

@Left_coast_bullies 7 ай бұрын

How’s everything now?

@user-jg7tl5hj8b 9 ай бұрын

Damn i rang all 6 bells and bonus rounds

@beenakaria1142 8 ай бұрын

Hi doctor i am having diarriours for 6 months or so and it is contant plus my dictors found blood in my poo .i am so scared to go for colonoscopy as i am very ooely and weak under 8 stones weight i dont like drinks what they give me before treatment..i feel faint when i had last colonoscopy i was very bad..what shall i do.please help..i think i might have bowel cancer...😢🙏

@Midwest.. 7 ай бұрын

No need to be scare with Colonoscopy it take about 15 minute they'll put you to sleep it's like a 5 minute dream and you'll be done and no pain 😊

@adamnazihmurray8874 Жыл бұрын

hi Dr O Donavan I am constantly farting around 20 to 25 times a day and a couple of days ago I found a large spot around the anus, I think it might be an external hemorrhoid, I have also seen a change to my bowel movement. If the hemorrhoid does clear in about weeks time should I go and see my GP ?

@venomx4093 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely yes. My major gas issues and bowel changes turned out to be autoimmune pancreatitis type 1. A gift from a few other autoimmune diseases I have. I went to war on my diet. Low FODMAP plus gluten, sugar and dairy free.

@HouseOfBlessings2023 Жыл бұрын

Start using fiber powder!! It could be the cause

@rachelcookson3492 4 ай бұрын

Also is you have a family history of bowel cancer, please get a colonoscopy every 2 yrs.

@theperfectmum9016 Жыл бұрын

Hi my daughter stomach keeps growing and it hurts her, Especially when she touches it. Doctor are investigating. They don an Endoscopy. Did not find anything . Just yesterday the doctor gave her a small camera capsule. Waiting for results. So far they have not found anything, which is good news it’s not cancer in large intestine . She has lumps also in her neck, on the sternum area and upper arms. We need to know what it could be. My question is what is the matter with my daughter she is and adult over 25 just sad to see her suffer. Please help 🙏🏻

@naytalieASMR Жыл бұрын

Maybe get her ovaries checked. I just had one of mine removed because it was wrapped in a Dermoid cyst 11cm I only knew because I had torsion (twisted tube, so was a Emergency surgery) but some women have a large cyst without any torsion and it can grow very large making a woman look pregnant. Because not all cysts burst or go away. They found mine with a transvaginal ultrasound, they check the size of the ovaries. And did a CA-125 blood test to make sure the health of them. May not be it but might help to check 🙌

@snowy-1920 5 ай бұрын

@theperfectmum9016 Hi there how is your daughter now...is she okay

@The_Real_Kitsune 2 ай бұрын

I have had 4 out of 6 of these especially the bloated stomach and pain 24/7 and the fatigue for 2 years now. I look like i am pregnant and the drs here just keep saying it ibs - So If it does turn out to be cancer I am screwed thanks to them :(

@idealbislimi5313 7 ай бұрын

its been 1 year that i have diarrhea, now i have contipation too, 1 weed diarrhea 1 week, difficultiy passing stool, and aomtime i have thin stool too.. i have no blood, no pain but my stomach makes a noiss like gorgoolin

@Magnocalabro 7 ай бұрын

Must be IBS.

@davep8521 Жыл бұрын

Noticed blood in poo a couple of times so went to get checked out a couple of weeks ago. Had blood test and FIT test, they have asked for further blood tests and the FIT test came back positive. I’ve been referred hospital for further assessment and marked as urgent, should I be worried?

@tangecholima Жыл бұрын

May i ask if how is futher assestment

@leemin569 9 ай бұрын

Any update on this

@davep8521 9 ай бұрын

@@leemin569 had 2 colonoscopy in the space of a month, first one they removed 5 polyps and second one they removed a further 7 polyps, fortunately no tumours found, got to go back for results of biopsy in 10 weeks then regular checks every 2 years going forward

@frozenbanana4842 7 ай бұрын

You dead??

@snowy-1920 5 ай бұрын

@@davep8521 How are u now bro

@georgemorales1573 Жыл бұрын

Tell me about the Side effects of tramadol 325mg/37.5mg.

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Please see this resource: www.nhs.uk/medicines/tramadol/side-effects-of-tramadol/

@ballstank3904 5 ай бұрын

Addiction....had a bad motorbike accident over 8 yrs ago. Was on tramadol after leaving the hospital. When i finally wanted to stop, the withdraws was the of a heroin junkie

@dandelions2414 Ай бұрын

is there any difference in symptoms between this and colon cancer? I have lots of symptoms except the blood and weight loss but I also have persistant pain inside my anus. Can this too be a symptom? Does bowel and colon cancer have same prognosis ?

@highhopeslibra 4 ай бұрын

I have all but the weight loss, it’s been weight gain extremely fast. Also have an 8cm x 9.8cm mass on the right side where fallopian tube used to be. Upper obstruction showed on ct..dr says it’s all fine. Family history of ovarian and colon cancers

@HopeofGlory-qx4lk 2 ай бұрын

How in the world is an obstruction “fine”?

@highhopeslibra 2 ай бұрын

@@HopeofGlory-qx4lk I’m more concerned about how they think my fallopian tube is obstructed, when they were removed it 2015

@HopeofGlory-qx4lk 2 ай бұрын

@@highhopeslibra I’m with you on that one! Someone has some explaining to do!

@boblench6207 3 ай бұрын

Dr O’Donovan can you please make sure your colleges see this because many people ( such as my wife) would not have died if the surgery doctors would have sent them with these systems for a SCAN ! rather than as in our case said it was food poising 😔 i know it would possibly cost more but, if even 1 live were saved surely it would be worth it! unfortunately not all Doctors want the trouble to refer or think of the cost. so my family cry most days

@DoctorODonovan 3 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear about Your wife and wishing you and your family the very best

@boblench6207 Ай бұрын

Thank you doctor for replying, we went though all sorts of tests that were not done quickly, all the things i read say speed to get a scan is the important factor so why don’t Doctors refer the person for the scan? is it cost ? people will keep dying until some one makes a change & refers people at once forget the cost PLEASE

@kellyk.8519 11 ай бұрын

My father is a bowel cancer survivor. He never had bleeding, he started of with stomach pain and every time he would eat and eventually even have a drink he would be in pain and farting was the only thing that gave him relief from the pain. He had a big belly but he was an overweight man anyway. We had an 18 month wait before he could have a colonoscopy and when he had the test we found he did have cancer, but unfortunately because of the wating list, it had spread quite badly. He had to have either his large or small intestine removed completely. They didn't give him chemo cause they said they removed all. Well next check it was back again. Hes had cancer 3 times now.

@jarrinhurd1780 10 ай бұрын

I know why and I know how to help, as messed up as this sounds, have him try to go vegan , if you don't believe here's what I want you to do okay? Dedicate 2 hours of your life and watch what the health

@zumardhussain293 10 ай бұрын

I pray that he recovers and lives a long healthy life 🙏

@karenstrycharz1499 9 ай бұрын

Hoping that he recovers & is able to beat the cancer! Prayers & Blessings to him!

@Bmur789 8 ай бұрын

I’m having a colonoscopy next week and I’m a little concerned. 🙏 for your father. An 18 month wait she was like a long time. Where do you live?

@katmeg1117 8 ай бұрын

My mom has diverticulosis pain in the left side and diarrhea she has colonoscopy and ct scan what can she eat i dont know😢

@ronrosas1979 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had lower bowel pain for about two weeks. Tiredness and fatigue also. Hurts when I press on my lower bowel below my belly button

@beks1991 11 ай бұрын

Hiya, did you ever find out what the cause was? Thanks

@paulcarpenter7844 11 ай бұрын

Going through that right now do you actually have a pain in your: colon area though

@anitagurns9480 6 ай бұрын

@@paulcarpenter7844 oh I do! But then again I have cancer

@abhisheks6153 5 ай бұрын

I am getting blood in 💩 and pain in stomach region is it colon cancer 1st stage

@snowy-1920 5 ай бұрын

Same here bro.... How are you now

@aayeshasingh591 Жыл бұрын

M 16 nd getting blood in my stool should I get a colonoscopy m going for a check up tomorrow but what if the doctor brushes it off with low fibre or water intake 😢

@rehanazeez9248 10 ай бұрын

What did doctor said?

@snowy-1920 5 ай бұрын

@aayeshasingh591.. Hi how are u now... Did u do colonoscopy...

@Pastor_Chief 4 ай бұрын

So I have blood, but only when I poop and I am pretty sure I have hemorrhoids because the blood only shows up when it hurts and I can feel like there is a hemorrhoid. It isn’t constant, and is bright red vs “tar like” poop often described online. I also have bad anxiety, last month we went through a miscarriage and went gluten free at the same time. Now my poops are softer, but I have been experiencing shortness of breath, light headedness, panic attacks, dry mouth on top of everything for the last week and a half and I can’t tell if I am going through a season of anxiety with hemorrhoids, or if I am experiencing symptoms of cancer? Anyone have thoughts?

@FunnyChess-iv9xm 4 ай бұрын

Hi did you ever find out what is the cause?

@Pastor_Chief 4 ай бұрын

Yes, I had the perfect storm of things happening at the same time. I was getting hemorrhoids while experiencing Gluten-Withdrawal after switching my eating, which can be hardcore (symptoms are similar to actual drug withdrawal: paranoia and anxiety, panic attacks, dry mouth, headaches, tired, depression, etc.). It really did turn out to just be hemorrhoids and withdrawal anxiety@@FunnyChess-iv9xm

@jm52995 7 ай бұрын

My poop looks like brown mud, it's been like that for 4 months

@zohebmulla3670 8 ай бұрын

Sir ulcers of colon or large intestine can be detected in ct scan and MRI?

@notoco1199 Жыл бұрын

To me it was the smartphone 😅 leave it before you go to the toilet otherwise you extend your toilet time x2 to x4 and that couse hemoroids that narrows the exit and makes thin 💩 (one of the bowl cancer symptoms). I am so dumb 😆 get checked anyway!

@moeezoggy5266 Жыл бұрын

Iam 20 years older I can’t poo properly like feel I haven’t done it properly and I can’t do hard poo I feel like there’s some blockage can anyone explain or help to sort out this problem?

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so. I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding.

@zarkabhat9723 5 ай бұрын

Hey how are you now?

@francesbacon7825 Жыл бұрын

Does he not remind you of one of the Monty Python actor Michael Palin?

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

I've not had this comparison before, but that is a big honour :)

@rajaking8400 Жыл бұрын

@@DoctorODonovan Hello Dr. I came across your interesting channel & content. I have been suffering from Chronic bacterial prostatitis which I've been suffering from for more than 5 years. When I ejerculate it feels better & Urologist said its because I'm Releasing the infection when I ejerculate. I have taken antibiotics in the past (3 times for 4/5 weeks) not enough for an infection that's been their a long time. I recently spoke to my Herbal Doctor & he said I should go for a regular prostate massage along with antibiotics & korean ginseng & abit of saw palmetto & quercetin/bromaline? Please Can you give your thoughts/ advice? Thank you for your Time sir.

@markgibbs9646 Жыл бұрын

Have pain in tummy only at night when lying down

@theworld7094 Ай бұрын

Same here

@Alexanderplays426 8 ай бұрын

im 10 and i have 3 of those symptoms 😢

@NewesSkiller 4 ай бұрын

You’re fine, stop worrying so much. You will end up becoming a hypochondriac especially if you’re worried at the age of 10. Enjoy life, don’t be a victim, and stop looking up symptoms to everything.

@Magnocalabro 8 ай бұрын

I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome due to Long Covid (that I have had for three years so far)... Many of the symptoms overlap with the ones that have been listed in the video, but I have taken many tests and apparently I don't have anything. It's just Long Covid that's causing them. The bloating and the abdomen swelling are very bad, though. I feel like a balloon, or as if I had a internal combustion engine in my stomach. So annoying

@grantalen3218 7 ай бұрын

Same I’ve had this ever since I had covid about two years ago.constant bloating and abdominal pain. Im still going to get checked but god I’m paranoid.

@mysterysolver514 6 ай бұрын

Since you got vaccinated i guess

@Magnocalabro 6 ай бұрын

@@mysterysolver514 Didn't get vaccinated for Covid. And I had Covid in January 2021, when Covid vaccine didn't even exist (I guess).

@grantalen3218 6 ай бұрын

@@mysterysolver514 me neither lol

@BasitKhan-cf9ec Жыл бұрын

I am 16 years old and when i eat some food and when i am in tension so i feel hard pain of fat please some one say what is my happen

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

I can't provide individual advice online for medico-legal reasons. Please speak to your own health provider if you have questions or concerns about your health. Hope the video was helpful nonetheless and thanks for watching.

@simonadamson6283 11 ай бұрын

Pointless going to a doctor in 2023. Everything is in your head

@LiVeTeChY 11 ай бұрын

My stomach makes sound when i lie down please reply dr.

@davidoladapo8339 10 ай бұрын

Do you pass sound gas or silent gas?

@rehanazeez9248 10 ай бұрын

You okay now ?

@HappyDoings2023 10 ай бұрын

Does cancer spreads by helping the patient cleaning and changing the colostomy bag also touching the rectum for cleaning

@bk22703 25 күн бұрын

No!

@mae8861 5 ай бұрын

What's the difference between bowel cancer and colon cancer symptoms

@dickthedorkwing6082 Жыл бұрын

It's always 6 signs, not 5 nor 4 or even 11...just 6⃣

@gagakichu66990 Жыл бұрын

I feel pain on my left stomach after eating. What that mean please reply😢😢😢

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding.

@ashunegivlogs7349 2 ай бұрын

How r u now bro

@gagakichu66990 2 ай бұрын

@@ashunegivlogs7349 it gone now. But sometimes i feel little

@robinsamarista7454 7 ай бұрын

I'm 30 years old my bowel symptom is a very pain after cr

@goodyoma2189 6 ай бұрын

What is Cr?

@bobbyshabangu Жыл бұрын

What's the difference between Bowel cancer and Colon cancer?

@DoctorODonovan Жыл бұрын

Bowel is the general bowel i.e. small and large intestine, whether colon is part of the large intestine specifically

@bobbyshabangu Жыл бұрын

@@DoctorODonovan thanks.

@_Covon Жыл бұрын

I am 17. I need answers bad. I’ve had a change in bowel habits and it’s been for a while now. I notice when I drink coffee and poop more then once it starts bleeding. Or when I eat unhealthy my poop is dark. But when I start eating healthier it changes back to brown. What does this mean ?. I’m really really scared and I’ve been so stressed

@_Covon Жыл бұрын

And I haven’t been losing any weight or anything. I’ve been the same weight for a whole.

@_Covon Жыл бұрын

I also have not a lot of symptoms. I feel like certain foods I eat messes with my stomach ?

@hannetjieevans8673 Жыл бұрын

Lost 10kg in few months, blooting, stool changing from constipated for more than a week and then thin stools, and soft almost running. Pain on my updomanal on right side under rib gage, and un easyness leftin the apendixs earia.when constipated uren flow vey slow and small amounts. Please advice Dr thank you

@hawagman9532 10 ай бұрын

Did you get checked out?

@rehanazeez9248 10 ай бұрын

You okay now ?