02/09/2025
10 Signs of Colon Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore
✅Blood in stools
➡️If you find blood on or mixed in with your stools, this could be a sign that you have colon cancer. Your doctor will send a stool sample for a laboratory analysis called a f***l occult blood test.
✅Changes in stools
➡️Stools are very dark in color, or even black and sticky, then this could be caused by bleeding due to colon cancer.
✅Rectal bleeding
➡️Blood is usually bright red and it can be found in the toilet bowl water or on toilet paper.
✅Trouble passing stool
➡️Changes in passing of stools is a symptom of colon cancer. You may experience a feeling of completely passing a stool or you may feel the urgent need to have a bowel movement, and then you realize that there is no stool to be passed.
✅Anemia
➡️Anemia is a shortage of red blood cells in the blood. It can happen from blood loss from colon cancer. Symptoms of anemia are feeling tired a lot of the time, weak and short of breath. Your skin may also look pale.
✅Abdominal pain
➡️A certain amount of abdominal discomfort is a normal experience at times. However, if you often suffer from gas, cramping and bloating, then you could be more likely to develop colon cancer.
✅Weight loss
➡️Even if you have a normal diet, colon cancer can result in weight loss. Alternatively, you may experience complete loss in appetite.
✅Constipation
➡️Constipation lasting more than a few days can be associated with colon cancer. Chronic or ongoing constipation may even increase your risk of developing colon cancer.
✅Diarrhea
➡️Persistent diarrhea is often symptom of a colon cancer.
✅Nausea and vomiting
➡️Persistent nausea and vomiting for no apparent reason may be a symptom of colon cancer.
Colon and re**al cancers are some of the most preventable cancers if caught early. If you suspect something is wrong, see your doctor as early detection is the best prevention.