Complications of colorectal cancer

What are the complications of rectal cancer? Generally, complications will occur when rectal cancer reaches a serious stage. Complications will only appear when it is serious. Therefore, we must not let rectal cancer continue to get worse, otherwise it will lead to life-threatening situations. Everyone should cherish their health. The following will introduce the complications of rectal cancer.

1. Intestinal obstruction.
As rectal cancer progresses, the cancer cells of patients will also grow larger, which will narrow the intestinal cavity, making it difficult for the intestinal substances to be discharged, and further cause mechanical intestinal obstruction. The occurrence of this phenomenon will cause the patient's body to suffer greater torture than before, thus causing the disease to gradually worsen.
In many cases, acute intestinal obstruction is not entirely caused by intestinal obstruction. After the cancer cells cause stenosis, inflammatory edema and food obstruction will further occur. These situations can also cause abdominal discomfort and nausea in patients.

Vomiting, and cessation of flatulence and defecation, etc.
2. Intestinal perforation.
Clinically, this phenomenon has characteristic acute abdominal symptoms, such as abdominal muscle tension, rebound pain and tenderness. During X-ray examination, the observation period of the plain film can find crescent-shaped free gas under the diaphragm, which can be used for further judgment. In the early stage of perforation, it is often manifested as high fever, localized abdominal pain, abdominal mass and elevated blood count.
The above content is a brief introduction to the complications of rectal cancer. I believe you are all clear about the above brief introduction. You must be familiar with the complications of rectal cancer, which can help you prevent them as much as possible. I wish you all a happy life here.

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