Paleness of the face can be a sign of anemia, one of the lesser-known symptoms of colon cancer. Photo: Shutterstock
A type of cancer detected more and more often, including in young people, is colorectal cancer. One of the symptoms of the disease is blood in the stool, but there are other manifestations that should not be neglected.
Detecting colorectal cancer at an early stage can save lives, and this involves being aware of the symptoms in the first place.
Colorectal cancer can be symptomless, especially in the early stages. As the disease progresses, you may also experience:
· changes in intestinal transit – diarrhea or constipation;
· the presence of blood in the stool;
· abdominal discomfort – bloating, cramps;
· unexplained weight loss (over 10% of weight);
· lack of appetite;
· fatigue;
· the sensation of incomplete emptying of the stool.
Pallor of the face, a sign of anemia induced by colon cancer
Anemia, i.e. a decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin, can be an early sign of a tumor in the colon, informs verywellhealth.com.
If you have a pale or yellowish face, it is good to have your medical tests done, to detect possible anemia. Other symptoms of anemia are: fatigue, weakness, palpitations, breathing difficulties, feeling confused or dizzy, chest pain, cold hands and feet, headache.
According to Dr. Nikita Patel, quoted by express.co.ukcolon cancer can cause a lack of iron in the body.
Hemorrhagic iron deficiency anemia is more common in right-sided colorectal cancer. “Cecal and ascending colon tumors have an average daily blood loss 4 times higher (approximately 9 ml/day) than tumors with other locations in the colon. Many times, it can be the first sign that bleeding occurs somewhere in the colon”, we learn from medicover.ro.
See also: Watch out for these warning signs of colorectal cancer!
Colorectal cancer is detected by colonoscopy
The best way to detect malignant tumors of the colon is colonoscopy. During this, samples are also taken for biopsy, which shows with certainty whether or not it is colorectal cancer. During this procedure, which is performed with preparation (emptying the colon), the doctor inserts a colonoscope, a thin and flexible tube, which also has a video camera and a light source, through the anus. The images obtained with the video camera are projected onto a monitor, which allows the doctor to examine the large intestine.
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2024-03-04 07:34:47
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