Is constipation an early symptom of colon cancer?

Many people will ask, is constipation an early symptom of colon cancer? The early symptoms of colon cancer are usually hidden, and early detection and early treatment can achieve good treatment results. In response to this question, experts will tell you in detail about the early symptoms of colon cancer. Let's introduce them below.

Early symptoms of colon cancer are easily ignored. Common symptoms in life include:

1. Changes in bowel habits

Right-sided colon cancer presents with various early symptoms such as loose stools, blood and pus, and increased bowel movements. When the tumor continues to grow and affects the passage of stool, alternating diarrhea and constipation may also occur.

2. Digestive tract symptoms

Symptoms include abdominal distension, discomfort or indigestion. In the case of right colon cancer, most cases are abdominal pain or dull pain. It may be intermittent at first, then become continuous, and is often located in the right lower abdomen.

3. Blood or mucus in stool

In the case of right-sided colon cancer, the amount of bleeding is small and due to the peristalsis of the colon, it is fully mixed with the feces, making it difficult to see with the naked eye.

4. Symptoms of poisoning

Patients often experience various early symptoms of colon cancer, such as anemia, low fever, fatigue, weight loss, edema, etc., among which anemia and weight loss are the main early symptoms of colon cancer.

The above content is a detailed introduction to the early symptoms of colon cancer. If anyone finds themselves with the above early symptoms of colon cancer, they should go to the hospital for a detailed examination in time to avoid delaying the disease. I wish all patients a speedy recovery.

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