In Stool Or Blood In StooL Colon Cancer Symptoms

The symptoms of colon cancer can not be present in many cases .

 However , if symptoms which may include a variety of changes in stool habits or stools (e.g. , diarrhea , constipation ) are observed .

 Colon cancer also known as colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor growth is in a large intestine , which is a common site of cancer tumor ( cancer ) . 

 
Symptoms and Causes of Colon Cancer 
 
In many cases of colon cancer will be no obvious symptoms at the early stages of the disease. Later symptoms may develop, such as: 
 
, Bloody or black tarry stools 
Pain and abdominal cramps 
Diarrhea or constipation or narrow stools 
Unexplained weight loss 
anemia 
Most cases begin as ( non-cancerous) benign polyps , which slowly become cancerous.

 The cause of the colon ( or colorectal ) is not well understood, but risk factors include over 60 , a diet low in fiber and high in fat and red meat, being of European or American origin of East Africa , an earlier diagnosis of cancer in the body or colorectal polyps Moreover, the presence of an inflammatory bowel disease ( Leg Cohn's disease or ulcerative colitis ) , a family history of colon cancer, smoke cigarettes and drinking alcohol . 
 
Colon cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States .

 However, a full recovery is often possible early diagnosis . 
 
Colon diagnosis and treatment of cancer 
 
Observing these symptoms can lead to a diagnosis, but the disease is often detected by a routine physical examination .

 Early detection kits may be available for people at high risk, which can detect blood in the stool (available in most pharmacies) . 
 
If the symptoms , physical examination , sigmoid , colonoscopy, or barium meal in the large intestine may be performed to establish a definitive diagnosis.

 Blood tests may be done to check for anemia and occult blood test (FOB ) may be ordered to detect small amounts of blood in the stool, which may indicate colon cancer . 
 
Treatment will depend on how much the cancer has progressed and whether it has spread to other areas of the body.

 Surgery to remove cancer cells often performed . Surgery may result in a need for a Tolstoy , which is a deviation of the intestine through an opening in the abdominal wall.

 Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be prescribed and destroy cancerous tissue . 
 
The prognosis improves with early detection and treatment. 
 
Play an active role in your health to learn more about colon cancer 
 
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