How bowel cancer is detected: pay attention to abdominal distension

08.10.2024/09/31 XNUMX:XNUMX    1


If you have recently started to constantly feel bloating after eating, do not ignore this symptom, consult a doctor.

Bowel cancer can be cured if diagnosed at an early stage. In order to detect this disease in time, doctors advise paying attention to abdominal distention.

"Discomfort and bloating after eating can be a sign of bowel cancer."

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The intestine is the part of the digestive system responsible for breaking down food and moving undigested waste to be eliminated from the body. Thus, symptoms of malignancy may appear after eating, and they may include bloating.

Speaking about other signs that can be manifested by intestinal cancer, doctors advise paying attention to such changes.

  • Persistent changes in bowel habits.
  • Blood in the stool.
  • Stomach ache.
  • Unintentional weight loss.
  • Fatigue.
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Oncologists note that the signs of colorectal cancer can be subtle. For example, doctors say, colon cancer can lead to a lack of iron in the body, causing anemia (absence of red blood cells). In this case, a person feels tired, his skin may look pale. In addition, discomfort, painful sensations in the anus are possible. Speaking about a change in the usual mode of bowel work, doctors recommend paying attention to the following conditions: looser stools, more frequent emptying or, on the contrary, constipation. Another possible sign of cancer is a false urge to defecate.

A therapist should be consulted if these symptoms persist or begin to affect how a person sleeps or eats.

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"The presence of these symptoms does not mean that a person has colon cancer, but if they persist for a long time, they should always be checked by a doctor."


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