Signs of Bowel Cancer: Unintentional Weight Loss and Other Symptoms to Watch For

2023-12-28 17:50:21

Although it may seem harmless, this sign might well reveal an anomaly. So, if you are not very hungry at the end of the year, when the holidays often promise generous meals that will make your stomach explode, you might well have a health problem and in particular, cancer of the the intestine.

As recalled by the United Kingdom Cancer Research Centre, whose comments were relayed by the Mirrorone of the possible symptoms of bowel cancer is unintentional weight loss, which might happen if you eat less often, especially during this period of big meals.

Bowel cancer can also cause other symptoms that may impact your appetite, especially if the cancer has caused a bowel obstruction. This phenomenon can then lead to abdominal cramps, a feeling of bloating, constipation and can even make you sick, all factors that can discourage you from eating.

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The second most common cancer

Intestinal cancer ranks second among the most common cancers. However, there is no need to panic because in 95% of cases, it can be cured if the diagnosis is early, hence the importance of monitoring your body and knowing the different symptoms. As a reminder, one of the most important and common is the presence of blood in the stools.

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So to avoid any unpleasant surprises and complications, it is strongly recommended to be monitored from the age of 50. As Dr Christian Recchia recalled for Yahoo, paraclinical examinations “extremely precise” are indicated from this age, every two years. This makes it possible to observe each part of the intestine and detect the presence or absence of a tumor.

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Note that it is possible to reduce the risk of this type of cancer by favoring a healthy diet and physical activity, limiting alcohol consumption and giving up tobacco.

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