In healing terminology, Bowel Cancer is also referred to cancer of the colon or the rectum. Its introductory symptoms are very unassuming and routine, like diarrhea and constipation to abdominal pain. However, it is the persistence of these symptoms which give the first indication of a more serious problem. This form of cancer commonly affects the lining of the large intestine and then spreads to affect the whole of the large bowel. Normally, it does not affect the small bowel so commonly.
The symptoms to watch out for are:
Cancer Symptoms
* Rectal Bleeding - This is one of the introductory signs. You will observe blood in the feces either actual blood or tar like appearance.
* Abdominal Pain and Feeling of fullness - Any abdominal pain which refuses to go away with normal and routine medication requires scanning for colon cancer. You will want to visit the toilet but the body will not pass any stools. In case the cancer tumor is settled lower in the rectum, there will be pain during bowel movement too.
* Sudden change in Bowel Habit - The stools will be thinner than the normal and the frequency will be more. You may also observation decomposed blood in the stool.
* Fatigue and infirmity - This is due to gradual but continuous blood loss during bowel movement. In such cases an Anaemic health indicates an internal malfunctioning.
* Diarrhea - normal diarrhea due to a stomach infection goes away with routine medication. In the case of colon cancer, this health continues inspite of the medication. If this happens it needs additional investigation.
* Sudden Weight Loss - All cancers show similar conditions of weight loss due to the cancer cells burning more calories than normal wholesome cells.
In addition to the above linked symptoms may be constipation and vomiting for continued periods. In case this cancer is diagnosed early, there are good chances of recovery. Best still is taking all possible precautions like restricting consumption of red meat, addition the dosage of greens as part of the food intake, getting on with a regular practice regimen thus controlling one's weight.
Finally, being aware of the symptoms will at least increase the chances of early detection and restorative treatment.
Bowel Cancer Symptoms
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