10 symptoms and warning signs of colorectal cancer

Clinically, there are no 10 major symptoms that indicate colorectal cancer. You may experience changes in bowel habits, bloody stools, abdominal discomfort or pain, weight loss, intestinal obstruction symptoms, etc. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and choose appropriate treatment methods according to the doctor's advice.

1. Changes in bowel habits: including constipation, diarrhea, increased bowel movements, or discomfort during bowel movements. Continuous constipation or diarrhea may be an early symptom of colon cancer.

2. Bloody stool: Stool containing fresh blood or dark red blood may be a sign of intestinal bleeding and requires prompt medical examination.

3. Abdominal discomfort or pain: Symptoms such as abdominal bloating, pain, discomfort or abdominal mass, especially when they last for a long time or worsen, should cause alarm.

4. Weight loss: Unconscious weight loss, loss of appetite, emaciation and other symptoms may be one of the symptoms of advanced colorectal cancer.

5. Symptoms of intestinal obstruction: such as abdominal pain, abdominal distension, vomiting, difficulty passing gas, etc., may be one of the symptoms of advanced colorectal cancer.

However, if these symptoms occur, especially if they last for a long time or become more severe, you should seek medical attention for relevant examinations in time to detect and treat colorectal cancer at an early stage. If there is a family history or other risk factors, colorectal cancer screening should be performed regularly.