20-year-old suspected he had colon cancer

Usually, a 20-year-old who always suspects that he has colorectal cancer may be due to a lack of health knowledge, psychological factors, environmental influences, intestinal discomfort, family history, etc. Based on the high-risk population for colorectal cancer and the discomfort symptoms that may occur with colorectal cancer, the possibility of colorectal cancer needs to be ruled out. The specific introduction is as follows:

1. The reason why I always suspected I had colon cancer at the age of 20

1. Lack of health knowledge: Inaccurate understanding of the symptoms and risks of colorectal cancer, and over-interpretation of some common intestinal discomfort symptoms as manifestations of colorectal cancer.

2. Psychological factors: For example, people are more anxious and sensitive, and tend to worry too much about minor physical abnormalities.

3. Influence of the surrounding environment: There are people around you who suffer from colon cancer or you are often exposed to information related to colon cancer, which leads to associations and fear.

4. Symptoms of intestinal discomfort: There are indeed some intestinal problems, such as long-term constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc., which raise suspicion of colon cancer.

5. Family history: If a relative has had colon cancer, it may increase your concerns about your own illness.

2. High-risk groups for colorectal cancer

1. Older people: The incidence rate is higher in people over 50 years old.

2. People with a family history of colorectal cancer: There are direct relatives with colorectal cancer.

3. People who suffer from intestinal diseases for a long time: such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, etc.

4. People with bad eating habits: long-term and large-scale intake of high-fat, high-protein, low-fiber foods.

5. Long-term smokers.

3. Possible symptoms of colorectal cancer

1. Changes in bowel habits: such as diarrhea, constipation, or alternation between the two, with an increase or decrease in the frequency of bowel movements.

2. Changes in stool characteristics: The stool becomes thinner and flatter, and contains pus, blood, and mucus.

3. Abdominal pain: often dull pain or bloating.

4. Abdominal mass.

5. Symptoms of intestinal obstruction: such as abdominal distension, vomiting, and cessation of flatulence and defecation.

6. Systemic symptoms: such as anemia, weight loss, fatigue, etc.

If the above intestinal symptoms are unexplained and last for a long time (such as more than two weeks) without relief, as well as if there are intestinal cancer patients in the family, intestinal abnormalities occur, fecal occult blood test is positive, and lumps are found in abdominal examination, etc., the possibility of intestinal cancer needs to be excluded. To reduce the occurrence of intestinal cancer, you can increase your dietary fiber intake in daily life and eat more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Avoid obesity and maintain a proper weight. Do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. Quit smoking and limit alcohol. Regular physical examinations, including colonoscopy, etc.