Summary: Recognizing Early Colon Cancer Symptoms
Colon cancer occurs in the large intestine and it can be life threatening. During the early development of colon cancer the cells are benign in nature.
There are some symptoms of colon cancer that people should be well aware of. Many medical professionals like to include a screening at annual checkups as well because not everyone that is diagnosed with colon cancer has symptoms until it has significantly progressed.
Sometimes developing gas that continues to occur on and off over a period of time can be associated with colon cancer as well.
It is also a sign of colon cancer so you don't want to ignore it. Feeling out of energy and ran down no matter how much you rest can be a symptom of colon cancer due to the cells that are developing in your body. A loss of appetite as well as changes in sleep patterns can also be recognized in some patients. As the cancer cells continue to grow in the colon, they can absorb a large amount of the iron you consume. Research indicates that the right colon has more room in it. This means that the cancer cells can grow larger before you start to develop any symptoms of the problem. When the cancer cells are in the left colon though there isn't as much free space. This means that a person will generally feel the pressure sooner and have more severe symptoms associated with the colon cancer.
If you have any of the signs of colon cancer make sure you discuss them with your doctor. It will also depend on where in the colon the cancer is.
Summary: Monitor Symptoms of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer often exhibits the same symptoms as other colon conditions. Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, and peptic ulcer disease show the same symptoms of colon cancer: red or dark blood in stools, changes in bowel habits, narrow stools, diarrhea or constipation, unexplainable weight loss, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, and anemia. The disease can be present for many years before symptoms of colon cancer even show.
Symptoms of colon cancer vary according to where the tumor is located. Because the right colon is spacious, tumors in the right colon can grow to large sizes before they even cause symptoms of colon cancer. As tumors have a tendency to bleed, cancers on the right colon cause iron deficiency anemia because of the slow, unnoticed loss of blood over a long period of time. It is all the more unnoticeable because the stool travels through the colon longer, so whatever blood is in the stool dries up and even becomes invisible.
Cancers of the left colon are more likely to cause partial or complete bowel obstruction. This type of cancer causes the following symptoms of colon cancer: diarrhea, constipation, narrow stools, abdominal pains, cramps, and bloating. Go and see your doctor if you develop any of the following symptoms of colon cancer mentioned above. As mentioned, some of the symptoms can be indicative of another colon disease altogether. Below is a complete list of the top symptoms of colon cancer.
Below is a complete list of the top symptoms of colon cancer. It will do no harm to visit your doctor as soon as you feel two or more of the following:
Major change in your toilet habits, whether you move your bowels more or less
Blood in your fecal matter, bright red or dried
Stools those are thinner than usual
Unexplainable dramatic weight loss
Stomach pains, cramping or bloating
Unexplainable fatigue
Always feeling like you need to move your bowels
Constant nausea and vomiting
Iron deficiency anemia
Abdominal pain, which is a rare symptom of colon cancer, and may exhibit itself as mere tenderness in the abdomen.
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Article 1: RECOGNIZING EARLY COLON CANCER SYMPTOMS
Article 2: MONITOR SYMPTOMS OF COLON CANCER
Category : COLON RECTAL CANCER
Source : CANCER.TIPSTIMES.COM
Licensed : CREATIVE COMMONS SHARE ALIKE 3.0
Monday, April 23, 2012
Colon cancer symptoms in women and hemorrhoid symptoms
Summary: Recognizing Early Colon Cancer Symptoms
Colon cancer occurs in the large intestine and it can be life threatening. During the early development of colon cancer the cells are benign in nature.
There are some symptoms of colon cancer that people should be well aware of. Many medical professionals like to include a screening at annual checkups as well because not everyone that is diagnosed with colon cancer has symptoms until it has significantly progressed.
Sometimes developing gas that continues to occur on and off over a period of time can be associated with colon cancer as well.
It is also a sign of colon cancer so you don't want to ignore it. Feeling out of energy and ran down no matter how much you rest can be a symptom of colon cancer due to the cells that are developing in your body. A loss of appetite as well as changes in sleep patterns can also be recognized in some patients. As the cancer cells continue to grow in the colon, they can absorb a large amount of the iron you consume. Research indicates that the right colon has more room in it. This means that the cancer cells can grow larger before you start to develop any symptoms of the problem. When the cancer cells are in the left colon though there isn't as much free space. This means that a person will generally feel the pressure sooner and have more severe symptoms associated with the colon cancer.
If you have any of the signs of colon cancer make sure you discuss them with your doctor. It will also depend on where in the colon the cancer is.
Summary: Monitor Symptoms of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer often exhibits the same symptoms as other colon conditions. Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, and peptic ulcer disease show the same symptoms of colon cancer: red or dark blood in stools, changes in bowel habits, narrow stools, diarrhea or constipation, unexplainable weight loss, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, and anemia. The disease can be present for many years before symptoms of colon cancer even show.
Symptoms of colon cancer vary according to where the tumor is located. Because the right colon is spacious, tumors in the right colon can grow to large sizes before they even cause symptoms of colon cancer. As tumors have a tendency to bleed, cancers on the right colon cause iron deficiency anemia because of the slow, unnoticed loss of blood over a long period of time. It is all the more unnoticeable because the stool travels through the colon longer, so whatever blood is in the stool dries up and even becomes invisible.
Cancers of the left colon are more likely to cause partial or complete bowel obstruction. This type of cancer causes the following symptoms of colon cancer: diarrhea, constipation, narrow stools, abdominal pains, cramps, and bloating. Go and see your doctor if you develop any of the following symptoms of colon cancer mentioned above. As mentioned, some of the symptoms can be indicative of another colon disease altogether. Below is a complete list of the top symptoms of colon cancer.
Below is a complete list of the top symptoms of colon cancer. It will do no harm to visit your doctor as soon as you feel two or more of the following:
Major change in your toilet habits, whether you move your bowels more or less
Blood in your fecal matter, bright red or dried
Stools those are thinner than usual
Unexplainable dramatic weight loss
Stomach pains, cramping or bloating
Unexplainable fatigue
Always feeling like you need to move your bowels
Constant nausea and vomiting
Iron deficiency anemia
Abdominal pain, which is a rare symptom of colon cancer, and may exhibit itself as mere tenderness in the abdomen.
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Article 1: RECOGNIZING EARLY COLON CANCER SYMPTOMS
Article 2: MONITOR SYMPTOMS OF COLON CANCER
Category : COLON RECTAL CANCER
Source : CANCER.TIPSTIMES.COM
Licensed : CREATIVE COMMONS SHARE ALIKE 3.0
Colon cancer occurs in the large intestine and it can be life threatening. During the early development of colon cancer the cells are benign in nature.
There are some symptoms of colon cancer that people should be well aware of. Many medical professionals like to include a screening at annual checkups as well because not everyone that is diagnosed with colon cancer has symptoms until it has significantly progressed.
Sometimes developing gas that continues to occur on and off over a period of time can be associated with colon cancer as well.
It is also a sign of colon cancer so you don't want to ignore it. Feeling out of energy and ran down no matter how much you rest can be a symptom of colon cancer due to the cells that are developing in your body. A loss of appetite as well as changes in sleep patterns can also be recognized in some patients. As the cancer cells continue to grow in the colon, they can absorb a large amount of the iron you consume. Research indicates that the right colon has more room in it. This means that the cancer cells can grow larger before you start to develop any symptoms of the problem. When the cancer cells are in the left colon though there isn't as much free space. This means that a person will generally feel the pressure sooner and have more severe symptoms associated with the colon cancer.
If you have any of the signs of colon cancer make sure you discuss them with your doctor. It will also depend on where in the colon the cancer is.
Summary: Monitor Symptoms of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer often exhibits the same symptoms as other colon conditions. Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, and peptic ulcer disease show the same symptoms of colon cancer: red or dark blood in stools, changes in bowel habits, narrow stools, diarrhea or constipation, unexplainable weight loss, abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, and anemia. The disease can be present for many years before symptoms of colon cancer even show.
Symptoms of colon cancer vary according to where the tumor is located. Because the right colon is spacious, tumors in the right colon can grow to large sizes before they even cause symptoms of colon cancer. As tumors have a tendency to bleed, cancers on the right colon cause iron deficiency anemia because of the slow, unnoticed loss of blood over a long period of time. It is all the more unnoticeable because the stool travels through the colon longer, so whatever blood is in the stool dries up and even becomes invisible.
Cancers of the left colon are more likely to cause partial or complete bowel obstruction. This type of cancer causes the following symptoms of colon cancer: diarrhea, constipation, narrow stools, abdominal pains, cramps, and bloating. Go and see your doctor if you develop any of the following symptoms of colon cancer mentioned above. As mentioned, some of the symptoms can be indicative of another colon disease altogether. Below is a complete list of the top symptoms of colon cancer.
Below is a complete list of the top symptoms of colon cancer. It will do no harm to visit your doctor as soon as you feel two or more of the following:
Major change in your toilet habits, whether you move your bowels more or less
Blood in your fecal matter, bright red or dried
Stools those are thinner than usual
Unexplainable dramatic weight loss
Stomach pains, cramping or bloating
Unexplainable fatigue
Always feeling like you need to move your bowels
Constant nausea and vomiting
Iron deficiency anemia
Abdominal pain, which is a rare symptom of colon cancer, and may exhibit itself as mere tenderness in the abdomen.
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Article 1: RECOGNIZING EARLY COLON CANCER SYMPTOMS
Article 2: MONITOR SYMPTOMS OF COLON CANCER
Category : COLON RECTAL CANCER
Source : CANCER.TIPSTIMES.COM
Licensed : CREATIVE COMMONS SHARE ALIKE 3.0
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Colon cancer symptoms in men and colon cancer causes
Summary: Colon Cancer in Men
The key to treating colon cancer is detecting it early and the survival rate is much higher than if you do not catch it. Let us look at something's you should know about colon cancer and also some tips to help you hopefully stay away from it.
The one thing that most men do not realize and that is colon cancer many times shows no symptoms at all. One in four over the age of 50 can have in and the average age of someone with colon cancer is around 64 years old. Most men do not follow a good diet and all that does is give you a greater chance for colon cancer. Studies also have shown that men who are overweight have a much higher chance of getting colon cancer than people who are not. Family medical history is also something that you will want to pay very close attention to.
Summary: Colon Cancer! - Causes - Treatment - Prevention
The colon is our waste disposal organ. Its job is to eliminate food wastes that our body can't break down, absorb and utilize. Risk factors for colon cancer are age, family history, other colon disorders such as IBS and Chron's Disease. You should eat foods high in fiber to help keep things moving along. Digestive enzymes will be a great help in breaking down the foods you eat so your body can utilize the nutrition.
What is pH and how do we keep it balanced?
The pH is out of balance. pH is "potential of hydrogen" by definition. We keep our bodies in balance by eating foods that are high in alkalinity...and avoid eating acidic foods. Take a look at our acid/alkaline food charts. We can also drink alkaline water, use alkaline drops in our water or drink a green drink every day. There are also supplements that will help us keep our pH in balance.
Enzyme Therapy
Another way to help prevent cancer is to take an enzyme called Protease. Protease simply digests protein. When we take it with meals, it helps digest the protein in our food...but when we take it between meals and in a higher dosage, it digests the protein that coats cancer cells.
Nutritional Supplements
There are many nutritional supplements that will help prevent cancer. Always include whole food multi-vitamin/mineral supplements in your daily diet. There are herbal formulas that are specific for cancer. Red Clover Blossom is wonderful to help cleanse toxins and impurities from the blood.
Oxygen Therapy
Did you know that cancer cells cannot live in the presence of oxygen! One doctor has reported that cancer cells develop with cells are deprived of oxygen. You can add hydrogen peroxide to your bath water. Oxygen supplements are also available. Personally, I drink oxygenated water every morning.
If you experience any of these warning signs, please take appropriate action immediately:
Changes in bowel movements
Dark blood in the stool
Long, pencil thin stools
Abdominal discomfort or bloating
Loss of appetite
Weight Loss
Pelvic pain
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Article 1: COLON CANCER IN MEN
Article 2: COLON CANCER! - CAUSES - TREATMENT - PREVENTION
Category : COLON RECTAL CANCER
Source : CANCER.TIPSTIMES.COM
Licensed : CREATIVE COMMONS SHARE ALIKE 3.0
The key to treating colon cancer is detecting it early and the survival rate is much higher than if you do not catch it. Let us look at something's you should know about colon cancer and also some tips to help you hopefully stay away from it.
The one thing that most men do not realize and that is colon cancer many times shows no symptoms at all. One in four over the age of 50 can have in and the average age of someone with colon cancer is around 64 years old. Most men do not follow a good diet and all that does is give you a greater chance for colon cancer. Studies also have shown that men who are overweight have a much higher chance of getting colon cancer than people who are not. Family medical history is also something that you will want to pay very close attention to.
Summary: Colon Cancer! - Causes - Treatment - Prevention
The colon is our waste disposal organ. Its job is to eliminate food wastes that our body can't break down, absorb and utilize. Risk factors for colon cancer are age, family history, other colon disorders such as IBS and Chron's Disease. You should eat foods high in fiber to help keep things moving along. Digestive enzymes will be a great help in breaking down the foods you eat so your body can utilize the nutrition.
What is pH and how do we keep it balanced?
The pH is out of balance. pH is "potential of hydrogen" by definition. We keep our bodies in balance by eating foods that are high in alkalinity...and avoid eating acidic foods. Take a look at our acid/alkaline food charts. We can also drink alkaline water, use alkaline drops in our water or drink a green drink every day. There are also supplements that will help us keep our pH in balance.
Enzyme Therapy
Another way to help prevent cancer is to take an enzyme called Protease. Protease simply digests protein. When we take it with meals, it helps digest the protein in our food...but when we take it between meals and in a higher dosage, it digests the protein that coats cancer cells.
Nutritional Supplements
There are many nutritional supplements that will help prevent cancer. Always include whole food multi-vitamin/mineral supplements in your daily diet. There are herbal formulas that are specific for cancer. Red Clover Blossom is wonderful to help cleanse toxins and impurities from the blood.
Oxygen Therapy
Did you know that cancer cells cannot live in the presence of oxygen! One doctor has reported that cancer cells develop with cells are deprived of oxygen. You can add hydrogen peroxide to your bath water. Oxygen supplements are also available. Personally, I drink oxygenated water every morning.
If you experience any of these warning signs, please take appropriate action immediately:
Changes in bowel movements
Dark blood in the stool
Long, pencil thin stools
Abdominal discomfort or bloating
Loss of appetite
Weight Loss
Pelvic pain
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Article 1: COLON CANCER IN MEN
Article 2: COLON CANCER! - CAUSES - TREATMENT - PREVENTION
Category : COLON RECTAL CANCER
Source : CANCER.TIPSTIMES.COM
Licensed : CREATIVE COMMONS SHARE ALIKE 3.0
Colon cancer symptoms in men and colon cancer causes
Summary: Colon Cancer in Men
The key to treating colon cancer is detecting it early and the survival rate is much higher than if you do not catch it. Let us look at something's you should know about colon cancer and also some tips to help you hopefully stay away from it.
The one thing that most men do not realize and that is colon cancer many times shows no symptoms at all. One in four over the age of 50 can have in and the average age of someone with colon cancer is around 64 years old. Most men do not follow a good diet and all that does is give you a greater chance for colon cancer. Studies also have shown that men who are overweight have a much higher chance of getting colon cancer than people who are not. Family medical history is also something that you will want to pay very close attention to.
Summary: Colon Cancer! - Causes - Treatment - Prevention
The colon is our waste disposal organ. Its job is to eliminate food wastes that our body can't break down, absorb and utilize. Risk factors for colon cancer are age, family history, other colon disorders such as IBS and Chron's Disease. You should eat foods high in fiber to help keep things moving along. Digestive enzymes will be a great help in breaking down the foods you eat so your body can utilize the nutrition.
What is pH and how do we keep it balanced?
The pH is out of balance. pH is "potential of hydrogen" by definition. We keep our bodies in balance by eating foods that are high in alkalinity...and avoid eating acidic foods. Take a look at our acid/alkaline food charts. We can also drink alkaline water, use alkaline drops in our water or drink a green drink every day. There are also supplements that will help us keep our pH in balance.
Enzyme Therapy
Another way to help prevent cancer is to take an enzyme called Protease. Protease simply digests protein. When we take it with meals, it helps digest the protein in our food...but when we take it between meals and in a higher dosage, it digests the protein that coats cancer cells.
Nutritional Supplements
There are many nutritional supplements that will help prevent cancer. Always include whole food multi-vitamin/mineral supplements in your daily diet. There are herbal formulas that are specific for cancer. Red Clover Blossom is wonderful to help cleanse toxins and impurities from the blood.
Oxygen Therapy
Did you know that cancer cells cannot live in the presence of oxygen! One doctor has reported that cancer cells develop with cells are deprived of oxygen. You can add hydrogen peroxide to your bath water. Oxygen supplements are also available. Personally, I drink oxygenated water every morning.
If you experience any of these warning signs, please take appropriate action immediately:
Changes in bowel movements
Dark blood in the stool
Long, pencil thin stools
Abdominal discomfort or bloating
Loss of appetite
Weight Loss
Pelvic pain
You may copy / distribute / edit but keep this link below live:
Article 1: COLON CANCER IN MEN
Article 2: COLON CANCER! - CAUSES - TREATMENT - PREVENTION
Category : COLON RECTAL CANCER
Source : CANCER.TIPSTIMES.COM
Licensed : CREATIVE COMMONS SHARE ALIKE 3.0
The key to treating colon cancer is detecting it early and the survival rate is much higher than if you do not catch it. Let us look at something's you should know about colon cancer and also some tips to help you hopefully stay away from it.
The one thing that most men do not realize and that is colon cancer many times shows no symptoms at all. One in four over the age of 50 can have in and the average age of someone with colon cancer is around 64 years old. Most men do not follow a good diet and all that does is give you a greater chance for colon cancer. Studies also have shown that men who are overweight have a much higher chance of getting colon cancer than people who are not. Family medical history is also something that you will want to pay very close attention to.
Summary: Colon Cancer! - Causes - Treatment - Prevention
The colon is our waste disposal organ. Its job is to eliminate food wastes that our body can't break down, absorb and utilize. Risk factors for colon cancer are age, family history, other colon disorders such as IBS and Chron's Disease. You should eat foods high in fiber to help keep things moving along. Digestive enzymes will be a great help in breaking down the foods you eat so your body can utilize the nutrition.
What is pH and how do we keep it balanced?
The pH is out of balance. pH is "potential of hydrogen" by definition. We keep our bodies in balance by eating foods that are high in alkalinity...and avoid eating acidic foods. Take a look at our acid/alkaline food charts. We can also drink alkaline water, use alkaline drops in our water or drink a green drink every day. There are also supplements that will help us keep our pH in balance.
Enzyme Therapy
Another way to help prevent cancer is to take an enzyme called Protease. Protease simply digests protein. When we take it with meals, it helps digest the protein in our food...but when we take it between meals and in a higher dosage, it digests the protein that coats cancer cells.
Nutritional Supplements
There are many nutritional supplements that will help prevent cancer. Always include whole food multi-vitamin/mineral supplements in your daily diet. There are herbal formulas that are specific for cancer. Red Clover Blossom is wonderful to help cleanse toxins and impurities from the blood.
Oxygen Therapy
Did you know that cancer cells cannot live in the presence of oxygen! One doctor has reported that cancer cells develop with cells are deprived of oxygen. You can add hydrogen peroxide to your bath water. Oxygen supplements are also available. Personally, I drink oxygenated water every morning.
If you experience any of these warning signs, please take appropriate action immediately:
Changes in bowel movements
Dark blood in the stool
Long, pencil thin stools
Abdominal discomfort or bloating
Loss of appetite
Weight Loss
Pelvic pain
You may copy / distribute / edit but keep this link below live:
Article 1: COLON CANCER IN MEN
Article 2: COLON CANCER! - CAUSES - TREATMENT - PREVENTION
Category : COLON RECTAL CANCER
Source : CANCER.TIPSTIMES.COM
Licensed : CREATIVE COMMONS SHARE ALIKE 3.0
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Colon Cancer Symptoms and Signs Know What to Look For
Colon Cancer Symptoms and Signs Know What to Look For
Colon cancer is of major concern today and especially for those of us over fifty years old. There is much written about it of late so you have many resources at your disposal.
Here we will briefly go over some of the things to look out for if you're concerned. Please note that your best resource if you have any concerns is your doctor.
Although colon cancer can be life threatening, this cancer has a good survival rate if caught early enough, so be vigilant. Make sure you have regular checkups and tests as prescribed.
What to look for:
Have there been any changes in your bowel habits? An isolated event may not be significant but if things have changed enough for you to notice then it is worth checking in with a physician.
Have you developed diarrhoea that can't be explained by diet or illness?
Have you developed constipation for unknown reasons?
Do you feel like when you do move your bowels that they haven't totally emptied out?
Any bleeding? Blood might appear as bright red or very dark in color.
Any pain in the abdomen?
Bloating?
Cramping?
Vomiting?
Have you lost weight without trying?
Do you feel more tired these days?
These symptoms don't mean that you have cancer so don't let your imagination go into overdrive. Take note and if they aren't a onetime thing or you are concerned, then get yourself to the doctor's office.
Symptoms and signs of colon cancer appear over time. In other words, you may have the illness long before you notice any changes. This is why if you have any questions or concerns, go get yourself tested.
Colon Cancer Prevention
Studies for ways to prevent colon cancer are ongoing but what they do know is that there are certain risk factors for getting this type of cancer. If you recognize yourself as having any of these risk factors, then address them. Be vigilant in getting regular medical examinations.
Are you over 40? There isn't anything you can do about your age but just be aware that age is a consideration.
Overweight and don't exercise much? The experts seem to believe that obesity and lack of exercise may contribute to the development of cancer.
Do you smoke? Smoking is a risk factor for many diseases including colon cancer so this is another reason to stop smoking now.
Alcohol. Drinking alcohol may be a contributing risk factor to note.
Your health is of the utmost importance. Don't take it lightly. Be aware of your body and notice any unexplained changes. Report them to your doctor and be sure you get regular checkups.
Colon cancer is of major concern today and especially for those of us over fifty years old. There is much written about it of late so you have many resources at your disposal.
Here we will briefly go over some of the things to look out for if you're concerned. Please note that your best resource if you have any concerns is your doctor.
Although colon cancer can be life threatening, this cancer has a good survival rate if caught early enough, so be vigilant. Make sure you have regular checkups and tests as prescribed.
What to look for:
Have there been any changes in your bowel habits? An isolated event may not be significant but if things have changed enough for you to notice then it is worth checking in with a physician.
Have you developed diarrhoea that can't be explained by diet or illness?
Have you developed constipation for unknown reasons?
Do you feel like when you do move your bowels that they haven't totally emptied out?
Any bleeding? Blood might appear as bright red or very dark in color.
Any pain in the abdomen?
Bloating?
Cramping?
Vomiting?
Have you lost weight without trying?
Do you feel more tired these days?
These symptoms don't mean that you have cancer so don't let your imagination go into overdrive. Take note and if they aren't a onetime thing or you are concerned, then get yourself to the doctor's office.
Symptoms and signs of colon cancer appear over time. In other words, you may have the illness long before you notice any changes. This is why if you have any questions or concerns, go get yourself tested.
Colon Cancer Prevention
Studies for ways to prevent colon cancer are ongoing but what they do know is that there are certain risk factors for getting this type of cancer. If you recognize yourself as having any of these risk factors, then address them. Be vigilant in getting regular medical examinations.
Are you over 40? There isn't anything you can do about your age but just be aware that age is a consideration.
Overweight and don't exercise much? The experts seem to believe that obesity and lack of exercise may contribute to the development of cancer.
Do you smoke? Smoking is a risk factor for many diseases including colon cancer so this is another reason to stop smoking now.
Alcohol. Drinking alcohol may be a contributing risk factor to note.
Your health is of the utmost importance. Don't take it lightly. Be aware of your body and notice any unexplained changes. Report them to your doctor and be sure you get regular checkups.
Colon Cancer Symptoms and Signs Know What to Look For
Colon Cancer Symptoms and Signs Know What to Look For
Colon cancer is of major concern today and especially for those of us over fifty years old. There is much written about it of late so you have many resources at your disposal.
Here we will briefly go over some of the things to look out for if you're concerned. Please note that your best resource if you have any concerns is your doctor.
Although colon cancer can be life threatening, this cancer has a good survival rate if caught early enough, so be vigilant. Make sure you have regular checkups and tests as prescribed.
What to look for:
Have there been any changes in your bowel habits? An isolated event may not be significant but if things have changed enough for you to notice then it is worth checking in with a physician.
Have you developed diarrhoea that can't be explained by diet or illness?
Have you developed constipation for unknown reasons?
Do you feel like when you do move your bowels that they haven't totally emptied out?
Any bleeding? Blood might appear as bright red or very dark in color.
Any pain in the abdomen?
Bloating?
Cramping?
Vomiting?
Have you lost weight without trying?
Do you feel more tired these days?
These symptoms don't mean that you have cancer so don't let your imagination go into overdrive. Take note and if they aren't a onetime thing or you are concerned, then get yourself to the doctor's office.
Symptoms and signs of colon cancer appear over time. In other words, you may have the illness long before you notice any changes. This is why if you have any questions or concerns, go get yourself tested.
Colon Cancer Prevention
Studies for ways to prevent colon cancer are ongoing but what they do know is that there are certain risk factors for getting this type of cancer. If you recognize yourself as having any of these risk factors, then address them. Be vigilant in getting regular medical examinations.
Are you over 40? There isn't anything you can do about your age but just be aware that age is a consideration.
Overweight and don't exercise much? The experts seem to believe that obesity and lack of exercise may contribute to the development of cancer.
Do you smoke? Smoking is a risk factor for many diseases including colon cancer so this is another reason to stop smoking now.
Alcohol. Drinking alcohol may be a contributing risk factor to note.
Your health is of the utmost importance. Don't take it lightly. Be aware of your body and notice any unexplained changes. Report them to your doctor and be sure you get regular checkups.
Colon cancer is of major concern today and especially for those of us over fifty years old. There is much written about it of late so you have many resources at your disposal.
Here we will briefly go over some of the things to look out for if you're concerned. Please note that your best resource if you have any concerns is your doctor.
Although colon cancer can be life threatening, this cancer has a good survival rate if caught early enough, so be vigilant. Make sure you have regular checkups and tests as prescribed.
What to look for:
Have there been any changes in your bowel habits? An isolated event may not be significant but if things have changed enough for you to notice then it is worth checking in with a physician.
Have you developed diarrhoea that can't be explained by diet or illness?
Have you developed constipation for unknown reasons?
Do you feel like when you do move your bowels that they haven't totally emptied out?
Any bleeding? Blood might appear as bright red or very dark in color.
Any pain in the abdomen?
Bloating?
Cramping?
Vomiting?
Have you lost weight without trying?
Do you feel more tired these days?
These symptoms don't mean that you have cancer so don't let your imagination go into overdrive. Take note and if they aren't a onetime thing or you are concerned, then get yourself to the doctor's office.
Symptoms and signs of colon cancer appear over time. In other words, you may have the illness long before you notice any changes. This is why if you have any questions or concerns, go get yourself tested.
Colon Cancer Prevention
Studies for ways to prevent colon cancer are ongoing but what they do know is that there are certain risk factors for getting this type of cancer. If you recognize yourself as having any of these risk factors, then address them. Be vigilant in getting regular medical examinations.
Are you over 40? There isn't anything you can do about your age but just be aware that age is a consideration.
Overweight and don't exercise much? The experts seem to believe that obesity and lack of exercise may contribute to the development of cancer.
Do you smoke? Smoking is a risk factor for many diseases including colon cancer so this is another reason to stop smoking now.
Alcohol. Drinking alcohol may be a contributing risk factor to note.
Your health is of the utmost importance. Don't take it lightly. Be aware of your body and notice any unexplained changes. Report them to your doctor and be sure you get regular checkups.
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