Is there a high chance of getting colon cancer if you take Ma Ren Wan for a long time?

If you take Ma Ren Wan for a long time under the doctor's advice, the probability of getting colorectal cancer is low. However, if you take Ma Ren Wan orally for a long time on your own, it may cause colon melanosis. Colon melanosis has a certain relationship with the occurrence of colon cancer, which makes the probability of colon cancer higher. When using Ma Ren Wan, you must follow the doctor's advice and take it on time and in the right amount. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Not big: Ma Ren Wan is a common Chinese patent medicine, mainly used to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, and to treat constipation caused by intestinal heat and fluid deficiency. Its ingredients include hemp seeds, rhubarb, bitter almonds, etc., which have a laxative effect. Its ingredients and mechanism of action are not directly related to the occurrence of colorectal cancer. Although long-term use of Ma Ren Wan may cause certain irritation and damage to the intestines, it does not necessarily lead to the occurrence of colorectal cancer. The occurrence of colorectal cancer is a multi-factor, multi-step process. Long-term constipation, intestinal inflammation, intestinal polyps, etc. are common risk factors for colorectal cancer. Ma Ren Wan is mainly used to relieve symptoms such as constipation and does not directly cause colorectal cancer.

2. Larger: Long-term use of Ma Ren Wan may cause colon melanosis. The pigmentation of colon melanosis may directly affect the normal function of intestinal mucosal cells. Long-term pigmentation may increase the risk of cell mutation.

If the patient has constipation problems, it is recommended to first adjust lifestyle habits, eat more vegetables and fruits rich in dietary fiber such as celery and bananas, and keep the daily water intake between 2000mL-3000mL to promote gastrointestinal motility and assist defecation.