It is beneficial for patients to understand the symptoms of colon cancer

As the incidence of colon cancer continues to increase, it has affected the normal life of patients. So what are the symptoms of colon cancer ? The following is a detailed answer from relevant experts.

(1) Changes in bowel habits and stool characteristics: This is the result of ulceration and secondary infection caused by tumor necrosis. The bowel habits change due to toxins stimulating the colon. The frequency of bowel movements increases or decreases, and sometimes diarrhea and constipation alternate. There may be abdominal cramps before bowel movements, which are relieved after bowel movements. These are symptoms of colon cancer.

(2) Symptoms of anemia and chronic toxin absorption: The surface of the tumor may necrotize and form ulcers, which may cause continuous small amounts of bleeding. The blood mixed with feces is not easy to attract the patient's attention. However, due to chronic blood loss, toxin absorption and malnutrition, anemia, emaciation, weakness and weight loss may occur. These symptoms of colon cancer are relatively common.

(3) Abdominal masses: generally irregular in shape, hard in texture, and nodular in surface. Transverse colon and sigmoid colon cancers have a certain degree of mobility and mild tenderness in the early stages. If ascending and descending colon cancers have penetrated the intestinal wall and adhered to surrounding organs, chronic perforation to form abscesses, or pierced adjacent organs to form internal fistulas, the masses are mostly fixed, with unclear edges and obvious tenderness. This is also a symptom of colon cancer.

The above is an introduction to the symptoms of colon cancer. If you experience the above symptoms, you must go to the hospital for treatment in time. If you want to know more about colon cancer, please consult an online expert.