Early manifestations of rectal cancer in women

The early manifestations of rectal cancer in women are similar to those in men, and usually there are no obvious specific symptoms. The following are some of the early manifestations of rectal cancer in women:

1. Rectal irritation symptoms:

1. Changes in bowel habits: For example, the frequency of bowel movements increases. Originally, you may have 1-2 bowel movements a day or once every 2-3 days, but now you may have 2-3 bowel movements a day or more, and the amount of stool may decrease.

2. Frequent urge to defecate: Patients may often feel the urge to defecate, but after defecation they feel that the bowel movement is not complete, and they experience a feeling of urgency and heaviness.

3. Feeling of anal prolapse: You may feel a feeling of anal prolapse after defecation or at other times.

Changes in stool characteristics:

4. Blood in the stool: In the early stage of rectal cancer, blood in the stool may occur, but the amount of bleeding may be small, manifested as blood on toilet paper after defecation, or black stool, bloody stool, etc. when the amount of bleeding is large. The color of blood in the stool may be red or dark red, and may be accompanied by mucus and pus.

5. Changes in stool shape: Because the tumor occupies the rectal cavity, the stool may become progressively thinner and even have indentations on the surface.

2. Other symptoms:

1. Abdominal distension and pain: As the tumor grows, it may cause obstruction to the intestinal cavity, leading to symptoms such as abdominal distension and abdominal pain.

2. Increased secretion: This is a symptom unique to women, which may manifest as increased vaginal secretions or even bloody secretions.

3. Systemic symptoms: Some patients may experience systemic symptoms such as weight loss and fatigue.

These symptoms are not specific to female rectal cancer and may also be related to other diseases. When these symptoms occur, you should seek medical attention for further examination and diagnosis.