It is important to be aware of colon cancer signs to prevent cancer. If colon cancer detects in early stages, it is easy to treat successfully. Colon cancer is sometimes called as colorectal cancer because the cancer generally starts in the intestine (also named colon)/rectum (end of the colon). Colon cancer starts as a polyp and it changes and becomes cancerous tissue (tumor) for years. In USA, annually 100,000 people are diagnosed colon cancer in several stages. Colon cancers are about ninety per cent of all intestinal cancers. In statistically, second cause of cancer deaths is colon cancer both in women and men.
Signs of colon cancer develop slowly. In early stage, it can be detected by regular screening. Colon cancer risk increases if you have a family history of polyp. Having persistent chronic constipation may also increase the risk of colon cancer. If you have a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, you should talk with your doctor for screening frequently. It is possible to detect cancer by a family history, exam, and testing.
Colon cancer may asymptomatic or have no signs initially. Bloody stool can be a sign of colon cancer, but it may also be a sign of other health problems. Bright red blood can indicate the hemorrhoid or minor fissures in the anus. Black stools may be a result of using some medications.
The most common warning signs of colon cancer include the following:
• Bloody stool or rectal bleeding (colored bright red or very dark)
• A significant change in normal bowel habits like diarrhea or constipation
• Recurrent or persistent cramps
• Pain in the lower abdominal site
• Changes in the regularity of stool
• Constant tiredness
• Considerable and or involuntary weight loss
• Difficulty of bowel movements
• Narrower stools
• Changes in stomach (bloating, feeling full or cramps)
• Constant abdominal pain
• Feel like the bowel can not empty
• Iron deficiency anemia (it may mean there is a bleeding in the colon)
• Increased gas and feeling pain because of gas
• Vomiting
Many people with colon cancer may never have any early warning signs. We are listed above the most common signs of colon cancer, if you have any signs you should go to your doctor to check if it is a signal for colon cancer.
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