What are the symptoms of late stage rectal cancer?

Rectal cancer can occur in both men and women, and it is a disease that endangers human health. In the early stages of rectal cancer, the symptoms are not very obvious and are generally not easy to detect. In addition, modern people are busy and do not pay attention to going to the hospital for examination in time. This directly leads to the progressive development of rectal cancer. Therefore, once gastrointestinal discomfort occurs, it is necessary to go to the hospital for treatment in time. So what are the symptoms of rectal cancer in the later stages?

1. Changes in stool. Generally speaking, a normal person defecates 1 to 2 times a day, and the stool is very similar to a banana. However, patients with rectal cancer are likely to have thinner stools and blood in the stool. However, it must be distinguished from hemorrhoids and anal fissures. You can go to a regular hospital for examination.

2. Changes in bowel habits. In the late stage of rectal cancer, patients often feel the urge to defecate, but they do not defecate when they go to the toilet. This is mainly caused by the tumor, so it is necessary to understand the symptoms and treat them in time.

3. Dull pain in the abdomen. After low-lying rectal cancer occurs, a lump can be felt through digital rectal examination. The texture is also very hard and the surface is also uneven. The finger sleeve used to detect rectal cancer will be stained with blood, and there will be pain in the abdomen. This is often rectal cancer.

4. Symptoms throughout the body. In the late stage of rectal cancer, patients are likely to have fever. They may also suffer from anemia and weight loss, and may also have loss of appetite, so they need to go to the hospital for examination in time. Generally speaking, anemia in rectal cancer is caused by excessive bleeding. Paying attention to timely examination and treatment in daily life can prevent rectal cancer.

The above is an introduction to the symptoms of late stage rectal cancer. Rectal cancer is a disease that harms the body and is a bolt from the blue for every patient. However, patients should still maintain a positive attitude, cooperate with doctors for treatment, and overcome the disease of rectal cancer. Of course, paying attention to healthy eating habits, timely bowel movements, eating more vegetables and fruits, and paying attention to active exercise can prevent rectal cancer.