In its early stages, colorectal cancer (also called colon cancer), which is cancerous cell growth in your colon or rectum, may not have symptoms. Problems that cause symptoms usually start after it has spread. Regular screenings for colorectal cancer are crucial, especially if you’re at high...
They help your doctor find polyps or cancer before you have symptoms. Early detection of colorectal cancer will also improve effectiveness of cancer treatment. The following screening tests can be used to detect polyps, cancer, or other abnormalities11: Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) or Fecal...
thepolyps are smalland may cause few to no symptoms. Regular screening is recommended, particularly if you have risk factors or are showing signs of colon cancer.
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A doctor always should investigate blood in your stool. Hemorrhoidsfrequently causerectal bleeding, but because hemorrhoidsare so common, they may exist with cancer. Therefore, even when you have hemorrhoids, you should have a doctor examine your entire intestinal tract when you have blood in your...
Personal or family history of polyps or colorectalcancer Inflammatory bowel disease Family history is a factor in determining the risk of rectal cancer. If a family history of colorectal cancer is present in a first-degree relative (a parent or a sibling), then endoscopy of the colon and rectu...
Hemorrhoids, Polyps Anal fissures, Colorectal cancer Constipation Pain during defecation Take more fiber and fluids Colon cleansing Consult a doctor to rule out bleeding from cancer Orange Bile salt production low Bile flow obstruction Liver or gall bladder disease Eating orange-colored foods Medicin...
Low potassium or hypokalemia is a decrease in blood potassium levels, which is caused by colon polyps, vomiting, diarrhea, medications, and laxatives. Foods in the diet are how the body absorbs potassium. Symptoms of low potassium in the blood include palpitations, muscle cramps, and muscle ache...
are many forms of cancer, and many factors influence how quickly any cancer grows and spreads enough to cause symptoms. But it is possible to have cancer for years without knowing it. For example, tumors of the colon and rectum usually grow slowly, starting out as growths called polyps. ...