What are the symptoms of rectal cancer?

Rectal cancer should not be unfamiliar to all of us. If you suffer from rectal cancer, the patient's normal life will be greatly affected, and it will also cause great harm to the patient's physical health. Therefore, the prevention of rectal cancer is something we cannot ignore. Here are some symptoms of rectal cancer.

What are the symptoms of rectal cancer?

(1) Changes in bowel habits, bloody stools, bloody stools, tenesmus, constipation, diarrhea, etc.

(ii) The stool gradually becomes thinner, and in the late stage there is defecation obstruction, weight loss, and even cachexia.

(III) Rectal examination: It is a necessary step in diagnosing rectal cancer. About 80% of rectal cancer patients can be found through natural rectal examination when they seek medical treatment. A hard and uneven mass can be felt. In the late stage, a narrow and fixed mass can be felt in the intestinal cavity, and dirty pus and blood containing feces can be seen on the finger cot.

(iv) Rectal endoscopy: The size, shape, and location of the tumor can be seen, and tissue can be directly taken for pathological examination.

(V) Obstruction symptoms: The rectum is blocked by cancer, with difficulty in defecation, less stool and constipation, accompanied by abdominal pain and bloating. In severe cases, intestinal dysbiosis and hyperactive bowel sounds can be seen.

The above article introduces five clinical symptoms of rectal cancer. I believe that after reading this article, you will have a certain understanding of the symptoms of rectal cancer. Here, I suggest that you learn more about other aspects of rectal cancer, and hope that patients can recover their health as soon as possible.