Key points for diagnosis of colon cancer

Many friends have trouble sleeping and eating because of colon cancer, because this disease is indeed very harmful to our health, so after suffering from this disease, we must go to a professional hospital for relevant treatment in the shortest possible time. Here is an introduction to how to diagnose colon cancer:

Sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy

Although the sigmoidoscope is 25cm long, 75% of colorectal cancers are within the scope of the sigmoidoscope. Microscopic examination can not only detect cancer, but also observe its size, location and local infiltration range. Through the sigmoidoscope, tissue can be taken for pathological examination. Fiber colonoscopy can provide a higher diagnosis rate and has been widely used in China. Skilled operators can insert the fiber colonoscope into the cecum and terminal ileum, and can also take photos. It is indeed an ideal method for diagnosing colon cancer.

X-ray examination

1. Barium enema examination: This method of diagnosing colon cancer can show that the intestinal wall at the cancer site is stiff and has poor distensibility, the peristalsis weakens or disappears when it reaches the lesion, the colon bag is irregular in shape or disappears, the intestinal cavity is narrow, the mucosal folds are disordered, destroyed or disappeared, and there are filling defects.

2. Abdominal plain film examination: This method of diagnosing colon cancer is suitable for cases with acute intestinal obstruction. It can be seen that the colon above the obstruction site is inflated and swollen.

The above content is our simple answer to the question of how to diagnose colon cancer. Friends can learn more about colon cancer through our website or other methods and channels. This way, they can comprehensively prevent colon cancer and stay away from the harm of colon cancer.