The three most feared signs of advanced colon cancer

The three most feared signs of advanced colon cancer usually refer to those that may indicate a serious, life-threatening condition. Symptoms include intestinal obstruction, bloody stools, ascites and malnutrition, organ failure, and complete intestinal obstruction. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Intestinal obstruction: Intestinal obstruction is a common complication of advanced colon cancer, manifested by abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, vomiting, and cessation of anal gas and defecation. When the tumor grows in size and completely occupies the intestinal tract, it can cause complete obstruction, and in severe cases, it can even lead to intestinal perforation and diffuse peritonitis, which is life-threatening.

2. Bloody stool: Bloody stool is another obvious symptom of advanced colon cancer. The blood is mostly bright red or dark red, and often separated. Long-term heavy bleeding may lead to secondary anemia, further aggravating the patient's condition.

3. Ascites and malnutrition: Patients with advanced colon cancer often develop ascites due to long-term malnutrition and hypoproteinemia, which manifests as abdominal distension and edema. At the same time, patients often have cachexia symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, and anemia.

4. Organ failure: Advanced cancer cells may have spread and metastasized throughout the body, causing serious effects on the patient’s lungs, kidneys and other important organs, leading to functional failure, such as respiratory failure, kidney failure, etc., thus endangering life.

5. Complete intestinal obstruction: Compared with incomplete intestinal obstruction, the symptoms of complete intestinal obstruction are more severe. The patient will completely stop defecating and passing gas, and the abdominal distension and pain are unbearable, and the prognosis is extremely poor.

For patients with colon cancer, early detection and early treatment are crucial. At the same time, in the late stage, patients and their families should pay close attention to changes in the disease and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan to reduce pain and improve the quality of life. Maintaining a good mentality and a positive attitude towards life is also one of the important factors in fighting the disease.