Saturday, December 2, 2017

Risk and Symptoms of Colon Cancer



The exact cause of colorectal cancer is not known there are a few things that w do know. First of all it is not contagious. Other factors to pay attention to as they may increase your risk include:


  • Age- more than 90 % of individuals with colon cancer are diagnosed after 50 years of age. The average age is around 72.
  • Family History -- family history of polyps should signal family to be screened more frequently. Family history puts other family members at higher risk for colorectal cancer. Likewise, if parents, siblings, or children have history of colorectal cancer other family members are more likely to develop this disease. 
  • Personal history of previous diagnosis of colorectal cancer offers increased risk for developing the cancer again. Women with ovarian , breast, uterine cancers are at higher risk of developing colorectal cancer 
  • Diets high in red meat and fat and low in calcium, folate, and fiber may increase risk of colorectal cancer. Individuals who eat diets low in fruits and veggies may also have higher risk of colon cancer. Daily physical activity has been shown to decrease cancer risk 50%.
  • Smoking may increase risk of developing polyps and colorectal cancer. 


It is important to stay in touch with your physician. If any of these risks should occur you should contact your dr. at once. Colon Cancer shows up with few if any symptoms. The symptoms that may occur can often also be associated with many other health conditions. Symptoms that may show up include:


  • change in bowel habit: diarrhea, constipation, change in consistency of your stool or stools that are more narrower than usual 
  • abdominal discomfort such as cramps, gas , pain , feeling full, bloated or that your bowel does not completely empty 
  • finding rectal bleeding that is bright red or very dark in your stool. 
  • Losing weight for no reason, nausea or vomiting as well as feeling week and some fatigue 
If any of these signs do occur you should contact a medical professional. Early signs of cancer should be a red flag and you should see your doctor at once. Early detection can save your life. Colon cancer often appears with no symptoms. This is how it has earned the name of "silent killer"





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