Stay away from colorectal cancer by changing your lifestyle

According to the colorectal cancer incidence data released by the National Cancer Center in 2015, the incidence of colorectal cancer ranks fifth in the national cancer registration area, with 370,000 new cases each year. Data from the Tianjin Health White Paper also show that from 2013 to 2017, the incidence of colorectal cancer in Tianjin ranked third and the number of deaths ranked fourth. Affected by my country's urbanization process and population aging, the incidence of colorectal cancer is expected to increase in the future, and the situation of disease prevention and control will become more severe.

Avoid a diet with "three highs and one low"

With the improvement of living standards, people's dietary structure and lifestyle have undergone tremendous changes. The incidence of colorectal cancer has increased significantly. In recent years, the incidence of colorectal cancer has become younger and younger. The proportion of young white-collar workers under 30 years old suffering from colorectal cancer has gradually increased. Unhealthy lifestyles, such as sitting more and working less, and irregular diet, may be important factors.

At present, people's diets generally have the problem of "three highs and one low", that is, high fat, high protein, high calories, and low fiber. The intake of high-fat diets such as fast food and red meat has increased, and the intake of vegetables and fruits has decreased. Dietary fiber is lacking, which helps digest and decompose fat. Especially for young white-collar workers who sit for a long time and lack exercise, it is easier to slow down intestinal peristalsis. It stimulates the intestinal wall, causes defecation disorders, and makes toxins stay in the intestine for too long, aggravating. The intestinal burden also increases the chance of carcinogens contacting the intestines, increasing the risk of cancer.

Learn to differentiate between colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids

Although both colorectal cancer and hemorrhoids are digestive tract diseases, the symptoms they cause are still different. Hemorrhoids caused by stool are caused by the friction of stool due to the expansion of blood vessels in the stool, and the droplets are attached to the stool, which is bright red, and there will be pain when defecating. The blood of colorectal cancer comes from the fragile and soft bleeding of cancerous tissue, which will be attached to the stool and form thin strips. The color of the blood is dark, and the stool will feel unclean after defecation.

Early screening must be given high priority

At present, the treatment effect of colorectal cancer is not ideal, mainly due to late detection. 20% to 30% of patients have metastatic lesions when they first visit the doctor. If detected early, the 5-year survival rate of colorectal cancer can reach more than 90%. Therefore, we remind you that if there are changes in bowel movement patterns, such as frequent or significantly reduced bowel movements, alternating constipation and diarrhea, unexplained anemia, blood in the stool, weight loss, abdominal masses, etc., you should go to a regular hospital for a clear diagnosis in time. Sisters.

High-risk people over 50 years old with a history of colon polyps or colorectal cancer, chronic enteritis, long-term drinking or high-fat diet, long-term sitting work and lack of exercise can undergo colonoscopy, fecal occult blood test and rectal finger examination every five years. Very good. If we find intestinal polyps, we must pay great attention to them, because 80% of colorectal cancer evolves from polyps. It takes 3 to 5 years from polyps to cancer. If we can treat it before it becomes cancerous, it can be effectively prevented.