Intestinal cancer is one of the main killer diseases, but its early detection will almost certainly save your life. These are key early symptoms that you should not ignore.
It affects men more often than women: 1 in 18 women is diagnosed in their lifetime, compared to 1 in 15 men.
br>”Intestinal cancer is highly treatable if detected early, and according to the study, almost all patients survive if diagnosed early,” says oncologist Andrey Vorobyov especially for MedikForum.
This can change quickly as the disease progresses, and early diagnosis is key to increasing your chances of survival.
The following factors increase your risk of developing the disease:
- Over 50 years of age
- Strong family history of bowel cancer
- History of benign growths (polyps) in the intestine
- Long-term inflammatory bowel disease, such like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- Type 2 diabetes
- Unhealthy lifestyle
Blood in the stool
Blood in the stool is a well-known symptom of bowel cancer, but it is different from other conditions that can cause this symptom. Bleeding is less likely to be caused by bowel cancer if you don't have other symptoms, such as hemorrhoids.
Weight Loss
Weight loss is a common symptom of many diseases and does not necessarily indicate that you have cancer intestines.
“Because bowel cancer can cause bowel obstruction, a quick feeling of fullness and an inability to eat as much is usually the cause of weight changes. Unintentional weight loss is usually one of the first symptoms,” says the oncologist.
Symptoms of bowel cancer. Early signals not to be ignored
Fatigue
Again, fatigue can be caused by a number of factors, but can be a common occurrence in the fight against cancer, no matter what stage it is located.
Fatigue can occur if polyps or tumors bleed in the digestive tract, leading to iron loss over time and possibly iron deficiency anemia.
“Fatigue when you have cancer, can be very occasional and almost impossible to alleviate, so if you're feeling chronically tired and out of sorts, it's time to see your GP,” the doctor advises.
Cancer Symptoms: 2 “Common Early Signs” in your stool – not to be ignored
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