If one side of the stool is yellow and the other side is brown, does it mean colon cancer?

If one side of the stool is yellow and the other side is brown, does it mean colon cancer?

Yellow stool on one side may be caused by colorectal cancer, or it may be caused by improper diet, constipation, etc.

1. Colon cancer:

It is a malignant tumor of the intestine, which will cause abnormal bowel movements in patients, accompanied by abdominal pain, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, changes in stool characteristics, weight loss, etc. At this time, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time for surgical treatment, and if necessary, chemotherapy or radiotherapy with the help of a doctor.

2. Improper diet:

If patients often eat dark foods or take iron-containing medicines, which may lead to similar conditions, there are generally no discomfort symptoms and it is not related to colorectal cancer. At this time, they can stop or reduce the consumption of these foods.

3. Constipation:

Due to insufficient water in the body, food will accumulate in the intestines for a long time, the water will be reabsorbed, and the color of the stool will change, resulting in yellow on one side of the stool and brown on the other side, accompanied by symptoms such as abdominal distension and abdominal pain. At this time, you should take medicines such as Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets and Lactobacillus Tablets under the guidance of a doctor to improve the symptoms.

In addition to the above reasons, it may also be caused by other factors such as enteritis, peptic ulcer, gastric cancer, etc. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention in time when they have physical abnormalities, and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor after diagnosis.