Intestinal examination is crucial for early detection of colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignant tumor in the world. Because colorectal cancer is insidious and difficult to detect, most patients are in the middle and late stages. Among digestive tract tumors, colorectal cancer has the best treatment effect, provided that it is discovered early, especially when lesions such as intestinal polyps appear, measures should be taken as soon as possible.

In economically developed areas of my country, the incidence of colorectal cancer is rising very fast. This is because with the development of the economy, eating habits have changed. The current incidence of colorectal cancer is about 30 per 100,000, which is relatively high. In Shanghai, the incidence of colorectal cancer ranks second or third, and the incidence in Guangzhou and Beijing is also relatively high.

Many people are often unwilling to undergo intestinal examinations during physical examinations, not realizing that this may result in missing the opportunity to detect colorectal cancer early, thus causing irreparable losses.

Therefore, it is recommended that the general population should start regular intestinal screening at the age of 50, and the high-risk population should start screening at the age of 45, and every five years. Once you find any physical abnormalities in your daily life, you must go to a regular anorectal hospital for a physical examination to screen for the possibility of colorectal cancer. In fact, colorectal cancer can be prevented, treated and cured by early intestinal physical examinations and screening. Don't "let go" of the intestines during the physical examination.