What is Colon Cancer?

Know its symptoms, causes & methods of prevention from this deadly disease

5 Dariya News

06-Jun-2022

-Colon cancer begins in the innermost layer of the wall of the 1.5 metre long large intestine.

-More than 655,000 people die due to this disease each year from colon cancer world wide

If you are experiencing symptoms like weight loss, bloody stools, fatigue, anaemia, intestinal changes or vomiting, then you should be careful as these are all symptoms of colorectal cancer. Please have a glance on the details to know more about it .

Following are the symptoms of Colon Cancer?

In the early stage of suffering it becomes difficult to assess the symptoms of Colon Cancer. Maximum people unable to find themselves to experience major symptoms as the disease starts its progression.

Symptoms of cancer may vary according to the magnitude of the it in the intestine which includes its size & location in the intestine:

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Following are the symptoms of Colon Cancer:

Diarrhoea	Constipation
Fatigue	Cramps, abdominal pain
Change in stool consistency	Gas & bloating
Sensitive gut disease	Weight Lose
Bloody stool	Anaemia
Blurry Vision	Vomiting
Fracture	Chronic headache
Jaundice	Blurry Vision
Constipation	Swelling

Among Hispanics in the US, colon cancer is the second-leading cancer killer, but it doesn’t have to be. The disease can be diagnosed and prevented with a colonoscopy. Even if you don’t have symptoms, if you’re 45 or older, the American Cancer Society says you’re at risk. pic.twitter.com/kE3KHL87K6
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Risk factors for Colon Cancer?

Factors responsible behind Colon or Colorectal Cancer:

Old age complications	Smoking habits
Over consumption of alcohol	Related Family History
Red meat & illicit eating or processed foods	Diabetes type - 2
Obesity & overweight condition	Slacked & sedentary lifestyle
Low intake of fibre	Inflammatory conditions
Radiation Therapy (history)	Ulcerative Colitis

Colon cancer can cause a following problems:

Severe pain in abdomen (lower)	Pain generated through bowel movements
Weight lose problem	Anaemia
Gas passing	Bloody stool

In initial stages, the symptoms can be identified, later on cured and treated with medical attention.

What complications can a person face during colon cancer?

Some possible complications of colon cancer include are mentioned below:

Blockage in the large intestine that leads to bowel obstruction.

Recurrence can be the major complications of colon cancer

Uncontrolled spread of cancer in the body.

Second primary colon cancer.

Preventional Methods for Colon Cancer

To reduce the chances of colon cancer, the following activities can be included in your life, which can prove beneficial for your healthy body:

Take care of stress management.

Older people keep their life healthy and get regular checkups done.

Must include fruits and vegetables in alcohol consumption should be avoided.

Reduce sugar in the food or related products.

Do regular exercise or other physical activities to be fit.

Try to avoid taking caffeine & add some liquid diets in eating.

Fibre rich foods should be included in food.

Older people keep their life healthy and get regular checkups done.

The use of garlic is useful to avoid colon cancer.

Eat olive oil and selenium in your diet.

Avoid consumption of red meat

Processed foods, fat & meat.

Stool check ups should be taken once in an year

Adults should take special care.

Drink at least 7 to 8 glasses of water in a day.

Avoid smoking or it would be better to quit.

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