The stool shape becomes flatter and thinner

There are many reasons why the stool becomes flatter and thinner. If you can rule out diet or living environment as the cause, then it is most likely caused by hemorrhoids, rectal polyps or rectal cancer. If there are organic lesions, then it is most likely caused by tumors, polyps or cancer. If there are no organic lesions, you should pay more attention to your diet and eat more high-fiber foods.

What are the symptoms of rectal cancer?

1. In chronic intestinal obstruction, the abdomen contracts, bowel sounds become hyperactive, and paroxysmal colic occurs.

2. Blood in the stool

It is one of the common symptoms of rectal cancer. In the early stage of the disease, 50% of the cases have blood in the stool. At the beginning, the amount of bleeding is small and can be seen on the surface of the stool. After the infection, it becomes thick blood in the stool.

3. Cachexia

In the early stages of cancer, patients may experience loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, anemia, jaundice, ascites, etc.

The stool gradually becomes thinner, and in the early stages there is bowel obstruction, emaciation, and even cachexia.

Changes in bowel habits, bloody stools, bloody stools, tenesmus, constipation, diarrhea, etc.

What are the dangers caused by rectal cancer?

Bloody stools are a common symptom in patients with rectal cancer. The cause of rectal cancer in middle-aged and elderly people is mostly on the left side. After the cancer bleeds, fresh bloody stools can be seen with the naked eye. Rectal cancer in young people often occurs on the right side. Since the feces have not yet formed in the right half of the colon, mixed stools after bleeding require a fecal occult blood test.

Rectal cancer easily infiltrates surrounding tissues and organs, and in the late stage it often invades adjacent tissues such as the bladder and prostate, causing frequent urination, urgency and difficulty urinating. As time goes by, the harm caused by rectal cancer will continue to increase. The cancer cells of rectal cancer spread rapidly and will eventually spread to the liver, causing liver failure and weight loss. Therefore, patients should treat rectal cancer in the early stages to prolong their lives.

Patients with rectal cancer should maintain a good lifestyle, get enough rest, and exercise properly to increase the body's resistance. Many patients will be very negative in the late stages and should maintain a positive and optimistic attitude to face the fight against the disease. In terms of diet, you should focus on a light and nutritious diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water, and avoid consuming meat, spicy and other irritating foods as much as possible to avoid causing bad effects on the body.

The general survival period for patients with advanced rectal cancer is five years. There are many variables in the survival period of cancer, but it is important not to let the patient overwork or bear too much physical and mental burden. It is very important not to overwork. In addition, regular check-ups are required, such as checking CA and C199. In terms of nutrition, coarse grains, fresh vegetables and fruits should not be interrupted, and less meat should be eaten.