Coloproctologist Anastasia Travnikova notes that in recent years Russians have become ill with colorectal cancer more often.
“Over the past decade, colorectal cancer has risen to the leading position in terms of frequency of occurrence in Russia and the world: it accounts for more than 10% of diagnoses in the overall structure of oncological diseases,” Travnikova said in an interview with Izvestia.
The doctor explained: speaking of colorectal cancer, oncologists mean malignant tumors that occur in the large intestine and rectum. Explaining how this type of cancer can manifest itself, the specialist warned: like other oncological diseases, colorectal cancer can be asymptomatic for a long time, or its signs are so “blurred”, non-specific, that they do not cause alertness.
Thus, the appearance clear symptoms means that the malignant disease is already actively progressing.
Travnikova named the possible symptoms.
- Blood and mucus in the stool
- Chronic abdominal pain
- Discomfort after eating
- Increased or regular bloating
- Impairments stool: constipation alternating with diarrhea.
- Morning weakness.
The doctor stressed that the only effective way to detect bowel cancer at an early stage is a colonoscopy.
“After 45 For years, colonoscopy is recommended every 3-5 years, regardless of the presence of complaints.”
Named effective preventive measures, Travnikova said that healthy eating habits and physical activity help reduce the risk of the disease. In particular, regular exercise, walking reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 50%.
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Anastasia Travnikova Health surgeon , coloproctologist