How to detect early symptoms of colon cancer

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In order to detect colon cancer in the early stage, we must have an understanding of the characteristics of this disease. My grandfather found it in the middle stage. In fact, he had abdominal pain for a long time, but he didn't think about it. Let's see how early symptoms of colon cancer can be detected.

How to detect early symptoms of colon cancer

One: unexplained persistent or recurrent abdominal pain, abdominal distension and abdominal discomfort. Defecation is not smooth, defecation becomes thin, there is a feeling of endless defecation, with mucus and pus in the stool.

Second: the elderly often have the habit of constipation, defecate 3-5 days, recently appear constipation significantly worse, or chronic diarrhea, especially constipation and diarrhea alternately, we should pay enough attention to, is likely to be the early symptoms of colon cancer.

Third: the lower abdomen touches the fixed lump. About 60% of the elderly patients could touch the abdominal mass at the initial diagnosis. Unexplained emaciation, fatigue, loss of appetite, chronic anemia, etc.

matters needing attention

If there are high-risk factors of colorectal cancer, such as familial colon cancer or polyposis, ulcerative colitis, intestinal adenoma, we should regularly go to the hospital for examination, to have a comprehensive grasp of their own physical conditions.