This is something I never really thought about much because I am younger then 20 years old but I have had a change in bowl movements that has lasted a few years and I need to check it out.
My cardiologist diagnosed me with autonomic dysfunction 2 years ago. He says that growth spurts can mess up my digestive system. But I haven't really told him the extent of my symptoms yet.
Prior to 2 years ago I would have about 5 bowl movements in a weak and they took me about 10 minutes. Now I have about 1 or 2 Per day.I usually don't have much urgency to go. The consistency of the stool is very soft and while usually not watery it can't hold a shape. A bowl movement can take me 20 minutes or more. Sometimes it is acidic and causes abdonamal discomfort but that usuay doesn't last more then a day or two and is considered to be pretty normal for my condition. Sometimes after a long stool I never feel "empty" and keep "going". Sometimes when I go for too long a little bit of mucus comes out. I usually don't have any pain or discomfort like this but it is always very soft and takes more time then usuall. I have been an under eater my whole life and my diet is pretty bad. Most days are me eating one fast food meal and a few energy bars. I drink a lot of Gatorade because I need the electrolytes. I am pretty under weight but I don't think I have Enimia.
This has lasted about 2 years but hasn't gotten any worse. If anything it has gotten better.
So is this just because of my diet/puberty or am I at risk for colon cancer?