Long-term constipation in women may be related to cervical cancer

65-year-old Aunt Chen has always had a problem that she cannot explain - constipation. This problem has existed for 20 or 30 years, but she did not pay much attention to it because it did not hurt or affect her life. It was not until this year when the constipation lasted for more than 6 weeks that Aunt Chen panicked and rushed to the hospital for a check-up.

After a gynecological consultation, cervical smear and pathological biopsy, Aunt Chen was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. What she didn't expect was that her cervical cancer was related to long-term constipation.

Cervical cancer may be linked to long-term constipation

The rectum and sigmoid colon in the lower part of the large intestine are both located in the pelvis. When men have prostate cancer or women have cervical cancer, one in six patients are prone to prostate cancer or cervical cancer affecting the peristalsis of the large intestine, leading to constipation. If constipation symptoms persist for more than three weeks, it is best to see a doctor.

Now Aunt Chen has successfully undergone surgery and is continuing to receive radiation therapy. She always uses herself as an example to warn people around her that the symptoms of constipation should not be ignored. Long-term neglect of health may lead to serious consequences, and it will be too late to regret it.

Tips: Symptoms of constipation

Generally speaking, constipation refers to a decrease in the amount of stool, or even incomplete stool defecation for a long time, to the point where it is necessary to use enema, suppositories, laxatives and other drug intervention methods to defecate.