How is colorectal cancer diagnosed?

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There are many patients with intestinal cancer and the incidence rate is increasing. How can we diagnose colorectal cancer? Today, I would like to summarize some methods for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Please see the following.

How is colorectal cancer diagnosed?

First, all recent unexplained changes in defecation habits, such as diarrhea, flat stool, constipation, or alternating diarrhea and constipation, abdominal discomfort, bloody stool, should be suspected of colorectal cancer, and timely digital rectal examination or endoscopic examination. 　　

2. For patients with iron deficiency anemia, emaciation and fatigue of unknown reason, the possibility of chronic blood loss from colorectal cancer should be considered. Fecal occult blood examination should be performed to confirm it. X-ray barium enema and fiber colonoscopy should be performed when necessary. 　　

Third, adults with unexplained intestinal obstruction, abdominal mass, abdominal pain, should also suspect the possibility of colorectal cancer.

matters needing attention

Appropriate use of vitamin E, such as eating walnuts, peanuts, dairy products, seafood, etc., excessive use of vitamin E, but there are disadvantages, should be appropriate consumption.