What causes loose stools and diarrhea for 4 weeks?

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Testicular cancer has already been cured. Colon cancer typically presents with relatively prolonged symptoms such as blood in stools and weight loss. Your last colonoscopy was about two years ago. There is very little chance that a tumor could develop within this timeframe. Repeat colonoscopy is recommended based on the findings of the first colonoscopy, including the number and size of the polyps removed, as well as the histopathological reports of the polyps. The usual duration for a repeat colonoscopy is around three years.

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That means you had low-risk polyps (very small polyps). If the recommendation after colonoscopy is 5 years, then this diarrhea would not be related to colon cancer. Colon cancer needs years to develop. This one-month history is more likely an infective diarrhea or related to your sensitive gut if you are overly concerned about colon cancer.

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As I mentioned earlier, the decision for a repeat colonoscopy depends on the number of polyps removed, the size of the polyps, and the biopsy report. For example, if someone has polyps larger than 0.7 inches, more than five polyps removed, and the biopsy suggests dangerous features, then re-evaluation within one to three years would be recommended.

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I do not think this episode is related to colon cancer, which is your main concern. The previous polyp was just 0.2 inches, and the recommended colonoscopy interval is five years.

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