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Could Anemia And Bloating Under Ribs Suggest Colon Cancer?

hi, i have been told that i am anaemic, my levels are at 6 when apparently they are supposed to be 12, my period is not heavy, just normal, i am not pregnant. My doctor is organising an endoscopy for me then a colonoscopy afterwards. I am also experiencing bloating just under my ribs, my appetite is okay, i am actually on a diet now (a healthy one!) i have been concerned about the possibility of stomach or colon cancer. What could this be? and this is probably completely unrelated but i have also got a really big spot on the inside of my thigh, it was white with a large red circle around it, the top has come off now, yet the red circle is still there and sometimes has another colour in it then it resembles a bruise, can it be related or just a weird spot? Thank you.
Wed, 4 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Anemia and bloating under ribs are not sole signs of colon cancer particularly in absence of altered bowel habits.

This could be from chronic blood loss from ulcer or else. You should wait and relax until the scope report.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Could Anemia And Bloating Under Ribs Suggest Colon Cancer?

Hello, Anemia and bloating under ribs are not sole signs of colon cancer particularly in absence of altered bowel habits. This could be from chronic blood loss from ulcer or else. You should wait and relax until the scope report. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel