Can rectum cancer have abdominal pain

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Some time ago, my distant cousin was diagnosed with rectal cancer. For example, in clinical medicine, there are many symptoms of rectal cancer. A lot of people say that if it's stomachache, it must be rectal cancer. Let me tell you about whether rectal cancer can cause stomachache.

Can rectum cancer have abdominal pain

First: abdominal pain: some patients with persistent pain as the first or prominent symptoms, some patients only abdominal discomfort or abdominal distension. When rectal cancer with erosion, obstruction or secondary infection, due to the corresponding intestinal peristalsis increase and spasm, can appear obvious abdominal colic. Some patients may have stomachache in the early stage, but only in a few cases.

Second: the early manifestation of colorectal cancer is usually bloody stool and constipation, while some patients show abdominal pain. If they happen to have kidney stones, they may cover up the disease. Shi Zhang said that abdominal pain caused by kidney stones is often paroxysmal colic, which is different from distending pain and hidden pain of colon cancer. If patients appear emaciation, abdominal pain gradually aggravated, as well as constipation, intestinal obstruction, it should be considered whether the cancer. The cure rate can reach 60% ~ 70%. In the early stage, patients with rectal cancer will not have abdominal pain.

Third: some patients with rectal cancer in the early stage of the disease is no obvious symptoms, so it is difficult to be detected by patients. The defecation habits of some patients will change, and the stool character will also be abnormal. Will be accompanied by some systemic symptoms, such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and so on. Some patients can find a mass when touching the abdomen or anus. In clinical medicine, there are symptoms of rectal cancer, and a few patients have no symptoms.

matters needing attention

The postoperative diet of rectal cancer should be diversified, not partial, not picky, do not eat high-fat and high protein diet for a long time, often eat fresh vegetables rich in vitamins and anti-cancer food. Such as tomatoes, dark green and cruciferous vegetables (celery, parsley, cabbage, mustard, radish, etc.), soybean products, citrus fruits, malt and cereal, onion, garlic, ginger, yogurt, etc. If patients with rectal cancer choose surgical treatment, they must choose liquid food within a week. It's better to choose high protein food. They can eat more noodles or porridge. Wonton is also a good choice. After the operation, it's best not to eat within 4 days. When the intestinal tract is fully recovered, you can drink some vegetable soup or rice soup.