Colorectal cancer is a common malignancy that occurs mainly in the colon and rectum. It usually develops gradually due to intestinal inflammation, polyps, or other intestinal diseases that have not been timely**.
The early symptoms of colorectal cancer are usually mild, such as increased stool frequency, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, etc., but these symptoms can be easily overlooked or misdiagnosed.
As the disease progresses, colorectal cancer can spread to other organs, such as the liver, lungs, etc., leading to more severe symptoms and even life-threatening.
The causes of colorectal cancer are complex, related to genetics, environment, lifestyle habits and other factors, such as long-term high-fat, low-fiber diet, lack of exercise, smoking, obesity, etc.
In addition, intestinal diseases such as intestinal inflammation and polyps are also potential for colorectal cancer. Therefore, the prevention of colorectal cancer needs to start from many aspects, such as maintaining good lifestyle habits, regular physical examinations, and timely intestinal diseases.
1.Changes in bowel habits: such as constipation or diarrhea, or alternating both.
2.Blood in the stool: may appear as bright red or dark red blood mixed with the stool.
3.Abdominal pain: Pain in the lower abdomen, especially in the lower abdomen, which may be dull or paroxysmal.
4.Weight loss: Significant weight loss without deliberate **.
5.Anemia: Anemia due to intestinal bleeding, symptoms such as fatigue and dizziness may occur.
First of all, we need to understand that the development of bowel cancer is a long-term process, which usually takes years or even more than ten years. This means that at the beginning of the cancer cells they start to form, it is very difficult for us to detect any abnormalities.
Secondly, many people may not have regular check-ups in their daily lives, or they may not pay enough attention to the early symptoms of bowel cancer. For example, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, blood in the stool, etc., these symptoms can easily be mistaken for common digestive problems or diseases such as hemorrhoids, so they are often overlooked.
In addition, the diagnostic methods of bowel cancer are also challenging. Colonoscopy is the most straightforward way to diagnose bowel cancer, but many people are afraid or uncomfortable with this test and are therefore reluctant to undergo it.
Other tests, such as CT and MRI, can detect intestinal abnormalities, but they often need to be detected when the tumor has progressed to a certain extent.
Finally, the early symptoms of bowel cancer tend to be insidious and similar to those of many common diseases. Therefore, in daily life, we need to be vigilant and pay enough attention to any abnormal symptoms. At the same time, we should also actively carry out physical examinations, especially for screening for gastrointestinal diseases such as bowel cancer.
1.Age: Age is one of the important factors in colonoscopy. Regular colonoscopies are recommended for people over 50 years of age. With age, the incidence of intestinal diseases gradually increases, so the elderly should pay more attention to colonoscopy.
2.Family history: If there is a family history of intestinal diseases such as colon cancer, colon polyps, etc., then colonoscopy should be done regularly. Family history can increase an individual's risk of developing intestinal diseases.
3.Intestinal symptoms: If intestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, blood in the stool, etc., are frequently present, regular colonoscopies are recommended, which may indicate the presence of intestinal diseases.
4.Other medical conditions: Certain chronic diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, etc., may increase the risk of intestinal diseases, therefore, people with these diseases should also have regular colonoscopy.
5.Lifestyle: Poor lifestyle habits such as long-term smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, obesity, etc., may increase the risk of intestinal diseases. For these populations, regular colonoscopies are particularly important.
First, genetic factors are an important risk factor. Young people may have an increased risk of bowel cancer if they have a family history of bowel cancer. This is because genetics may increase susceptibility to certain carcinogens, which can increase the risk of cancer.
In addition, poor lifestyle habits are also an important risk factor for bowel cancer in young people. Bad habits such as long-term irregular diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and alcohol consumption can all have a negative impact on gut health.
Irregular diet, overeating, excessive intake of high-fat, high-calorie foods, etc., may lead to intestinal dysfunction, increase the burden on the intestines, and then lead to intestinal cancer.
In addition, chronic inflammation of the intestine is also a potential risk factor for bowel cancer in young people. Chronic inflammation of the gut may lead to damage and abnormal growth of intestinal cells, which in turn increases the risk of bowel cancer.
In addition, psychological factors such as long-term mental stress and lack of sleep may also have a negative impact on gut health and increase the risk of bowel cancer.
In addition to the above factors, certain diseases may also increase the risk of bowel cancer in young people. For example, intestinal diseases such as intestinal polyposis, ulcerative colitis, and long-term use of medications such as certain nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may increase the risk of bowel cancer.