Gastroenterologist, Visakhapatnam
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What are the primary symptoms of colon cancer?
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Colon cancer is one of such diseases which is very difficult for identification. A stool of a dark texture that contains blood is a sign that you might have colon cancer. Rectal bleeding indicates the chances of colon cancer as well. At the same time, a sudden change in the bowel habits like always feeling that bowel is not empty, a feeling of always needing to have a bowel movement but relieved after doing so can indicate colon cancer. Since such symptoms are associated with several other digestive and excretory system related issues, an immediate visit to the gastroenterologist is suggested to diagnose correctly.
What are the other signs that can point to colon cancer?
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A proper screening of the symptoms would confirm that you have colon cancer or not. Having some other related problems with the colon like polyps that are pre-cancerous, ulcerative colitis, etc. are the signs that may indicate the presence of colon cancer. Heredity might as well play an important role in the occurrence of colon cancer. You should also remember that having a type 2 diabetes can increase the chances of colon cancer so you should be careful about it as well.
Unintended loss of weight can be treated as a symptom of colon cancer.
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When you are suffering from bowel problems which are associated with unnatural loss of weight without any particular reason, this might give a warning sign that there are chances of having colon cancer. This is because cancer cells can interfere with the metabolism thus triggering unexplained weight loss. It is recommended to consult with an expert with wasting time so that the disease can be prevented from advancing to a more severe stage.
Abdominal cramps, weakness, and fatigue are also the symptoms of colon cancer.
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If you feel and sharp shooting pain the belly or the abdomen along with frequent cramps might very well indicate the presence of colon cancer. If those cramps make you extremely weak and tired, then it is high time you seek medical assistance. It is necessary to explain the symptoms to the doctor and go for the tests to make sure that the symptoms are of colon cancer or not.
The symptoms cannot be identified by the blood tests.
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The symptoms of colon cancer can be very well confirmed by performing some blood tests which are followed by the basic screening tests. Some more tests like a colonoscopy or a CT scan of the colon is also useful for the correct identification of the symptoms of colon cancer. The biopsy samples are examined under the microscope for the presence of cancerous cells. You should never hesitate to discuss the details of your condition with the doctor without hiding anything which will help the doctor to proceed correctly.
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