Why can rectum cancer leg ache

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Rectal cancer is very harmful to our body and brings us a lot of pain. Some rectal cancer will have leg pain. Many people don't know why rectal cancer has leg pain. Let me tell you about it.

Why can rectum cancer leg ache

First, the leg of rectal cancer is generally not painful in the early stage, but it may be painful in the late stage when it metastases or oppresses the nerve, but it must be determined by the doctor after examination. Because there may be other factors that cause leg pain.

Second, in the late stage of rectal cancer, if the cancer cells affect or oppress the nerves, there may be leg pain. In another case, if the cancer spreads and metastases to the bone, it will also cause leg pain. Generally, it doesn't hurt.

Third, rectal cancer often leg pain symptoms need to go to the local hospital for further examination, especially the need to check the lower extremity vascular color Doppler ultrasound, as well as blood glucose and lipid.

matters needing attention

We must remember that when rectal cancer is found, we should go to the hospital for examination in time, so as to have the hope of cure. In addition, we should pay attention to our physical changes at any time at ordinary times, and see a doctor in time if we find discomfort.