Early symptoms of rectal cancer

Rectal cancer may not have obvious symptoms in the early stages, but as the disease progresses, common symptoms may appear, including changes in bowel habits, changes in stool characteristics, anal distension, tenesmus, abdominal pain, etc. If you have any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and take appropriate measures under the guidance of a doctor. The details are as follows:

1. Changes in bowel habits: including an increase or decrease in the number of bowel movements, and alternating constipation and diarrhea. Treatment is usually surgical removal of the tumor, which may be combined with chemotherapy to eliminate potential cancer cells.

2. Changes in stool characteristics: Stool becomes thinner, deformed, or contains mucus, pus, or blood. The first treatment option is surgical resection of the lesion, followed by adjuvant therapy based on the pathological findings.

3. Anal distension: The anus feels distended and distended. For this symptom, surgical removal of the tumor is the main treatment, and radiotherapy may be performed after surgery to relieve the distension.

4. Tenesmus: There is always a feeling of incomplete defecation. The treatment is mainly surgery, followed by chemotherapy or targeted therapy to control the condition.

5. Abdominal pain: dull pain or distending pain in the abdomen. Pain can be relieved by medication in the early stage. Once diagnosed, surgical removal of the tumor is the key, followed by comprehensive treatment.

The early symptoms of rectal cancer may not be typical. If the above symptoms occur, you should seek medical attention in time for relevant examinations, such as rectal examination, colonoscopy, etc., for early diagnosis and treatment. Early detection and effective treatment measures are crucial to improving the cure rate and survival rate of rectal cancer.