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Colon cancer stool: What to look for and how to test at home
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Why does colon cancer affect stool appearance?
What signs should you look for in your stool?
How stools may change with different stages of colon cancer
Other conditions that can look like colon cancer
When should you see a doctor?
What are your screening options?
At-home stool tests
Why does colon cancer affect stool appearance?
What signs should you look for in your stool?
How stools may change with different stages of colon cancer
Other conditions that can look like colon cancer
When should you see a doctor?
What are your screening options?
At-home stool tests
Other conditions that can look like colon cancer
A few other conditions can affect your stools, including:
- Swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum, called hemorrhoids.
- A small tear in the thin, moist tissue that lines the anus, called an anal fissure.
- Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.
- Infection.
- Certain foods or medicines.
