Colon Cancer – Symptoms
Cancer of the colon (large intestine, large bowel) and rectum (the end of colon) is the third cause of cancer in males in the Western world. This cancer is rare in Asia and Africa, probably because of the diet of people living in these countries. In the early stages of the disease, patients have no symptoms. When symptoms appear, they’ll likely vary, depending on the cancer’s size and location in your large intestine. None of the symptoms is meaning you have cancer for certain, but if you experience one or more of them, seek immediate medical help.
Signs and symptoms:
- A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool for more than a couple of weeks
- Small-caliber (narrow) stools or ribbon-like stools
- Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
- Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain
- Sensation of incomplete evacuation after a bowel movement
- Unexplained weight loss associated with fatigue and pale skin.
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