Intestinal cancer is one of the four most common types of cancer, and the sooner signs are detected, the sooner it can be treated .
“Symptoms of bowel cancer can be subtle and are often confused with symptoms of other, less serious conditions. It's important to note that most people with these symptoms don't have bowel cancer, but the symptoms should not be ignored. You should tell your doctor about problems and symptoms that are present for more than three weeks so that they can find out the cause. Delay can lead to the fact that bowel cancer will be diagnosed at a later stage, “oncologist Andrey Vorobyov says especially for MedicForum.
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The main symptoms of the disease are:
• Persistent and unexplained changes in bowel habits, such as more frequent bowel movements, constipation, or looser stools
• Abdominal pain, discomfort, or bloating
• Swelling in the abdomen or anus
• Unexplained weight loss< br>• Extreme fatigue for no reason
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Another symptom listed by Dr. Vorobyov,
is blood in the stool, also known as rectal bleeding or hematochezia.
As with all types of cancer, the earlier the disease is diagnosed, the more effective the treatment will be.
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