Colorectal cancer is a kind of cancer that develops in the colon or rectum. This guide will discuss how digestive disorder is linked with colorectal cancer.
Symptoms
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Digestive disorders
Firstly, Digestive problems are some of the most common symptoms of colorectal cancer. Also, This can include changes in bowel habits like constipation or diarrhoea and bloody stool, and abdominal pain.
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Extreme fatigue
Feeling tired or worn out is another symptom of colorectal cancer. Especially, without changing activity level or sleep schedule.
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Unexpected weight loss
Unexpected weight loss is another symptom of colorectal cancer. While sometimes unexpected weight loss is caused by something other than colorectal cancer, your physician should investigate it.
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Abnormally colored stool
Initially, many people think all bowel movements must be brown. However, this is not true; a normal bowel movement can range from yellow to green to brown and may have a slight odour. If your stool is bright red or black, this could signify colorectal cancer.
Diagnosis
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Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is one of the most commonly used diagnostic tools for this type of cancer. A thin, flexible tube containing a small camera on its end (Colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum and moved through the colon to detect abnormalities or growth.
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CT scan if cancer is found
A CT scan is an imaging test that produces detailed pictures of different body parts. A CT scan can check if cancer has spread beyond your colon or rectum to other body parts.
Conclusion
Finally, It is among the most serious disease that leads to death. There are some common signs and warnings you should be aware of to avoid potentially life-threatening consequences of this disease. Contact Prolife Cancer Centre and Research Institute, Pune for further detail.
About Dr. Sumit Shah
Dr. Sumit Shah is the Founder of Prolife Cancer Centre & Research Institute which provides the most comprehensive and integrated Cancer Treatment under one roof. He is the Chief Consultant, Surgical Oncologist & Laparoscopic surgeon. He has pursued a super speciality course at the Cancer Centre Welfare Home and Res. Institute, Kolkata, and also, being awarded as the Best Outgoing Cancer Surgeon from this Institute. Dr. Shah is one of the few Colorectal Cancer Specialist in Pune who possess this recognized degree in Surgical Oncology.
