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Saturday, March 11, 2023
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Briony Henderson, a British doctor, revealed the four most common signs of a dangerous type of cancer, which is rectal bowel cancer, and what to do if you discover them.
“Bowel cancer occurs when malignant (or cancerous) tissue, known as a polyp, grows in the lining of the intestine,” Dr. Henderson explained, according to the British Express.
“A tumor can develop in different parts of the intestine and, depending on its location, may also be called colon or rectal cancer,” he adds.
“A tumor can develop anywhere along the duct, however, rectal cancer is the most common,” Dr. Henderson continued.
However, with early detection, treatment can begin sooner and is likely to be more effective.
Four of the main symptoms to look out for include:
A change in bowel habits
blood in your stools
Persistent lower stomach pain, bloating or discomfort
Unexplained weight loss.
Dr. Henderson explained in detail each of the symptoms of bowel cancer of the rectum.
A change in bowel habit is “usually an increase in frequency and looseness of stools.”
As for blood in your stool, make an appointment with your doctor if it occurs “for no particular reason or occurs with a change in bowel habit.”
Dr. Henderson added that stomach discomfort “will occur with eating and may be associated with changes in appetite.”
If you’re experiencing weight loss, especially when your diet has stayed the same, you should make an appointment with your doctor.
“It’s important to note that most people who experience the above symptoms will not have bowel cancer,” Henderson said. “Instead, things like medications, diet, or hemorrhoids are the most likely causes.”
Regardless, it is important to get to the underlying cause of the symptoms so that appropriate action can be taken. Any symptoms that persist for three weeks or longer should be checked by a doctor.
“The earlier cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat,” Henderson said.
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