| Doctors recommend going for check-ups from | | | | just went. This is due to the fact that the tumor |
| time to time after the age of 50, in order to | | | | is attached to the "exit zone" and the body thinks |
| detect early any possible presence of cancer. | | | | there is some poop left to come out. |
| Colorectal presence gives symptoms after a few | | | | Because the tumor blocks the way out and |
| years since installation occurred, that is why | | | | prevents air from elimination, patients can get |
| screenings should be done regularly. | | | | gassy quite often. |
| Sometimes patients suffering of colorectal cancer | | | | Sometimes colon cancer patients have nausea |
| complain about being constipated. Constipation can | | | | and even vomit but and this is another condition |
| occur due to the tumor which grows inside the | | | | the tumor gives. Also, tiredness is present no |
| colon and blocks partially or totally the flow of | | | | matter how much you get to sleep possible |
| solid waste. So, defecating less often as before | | | | because of anemia (the red blood calls can not |
| can be a sign that something is wrong inside the | | | | carry sufficient oxygen to the body's cells). |
| colon. | | | | Anemia can be given by the tumors situated in |
| Sometimes people observe that their stool is | | | | the right side of the colon because they can bleed |
| much thinner than before. This can also be a sign | | | | for a long period of time without being detected. |
| that inside the colon or rectum is a tumor which | | | | In most of the intestinal cancers, loosing weight is |
| began to grow. If the tumor grows it will partially | | | | present. The loss of weight is made in a short |
| obstruct the way the stool follows and so, the | | | | period of time and even though for some people |
| stool will have to remodelate in order to step | | | | it might be considered a blessing, this is not a |
| over the tumor's barrier. Also, abdominal cramping | | | | good thing, because it means that the tumor |
| and bloating can occur. | | | | blocks the bowel somewhere inside the intestines. |
| If the tumor bleeds, in the stool will appear red | | | | These symptoms can be found in other diseases |
| marks, this if the tumor is situated in the rectum. | | | | too but if you see them do contact a doctor for |
| If the tumor is situated at the end of the colon or | | | | a check up especially if you are over 50 and your |
| in the rectum it might give you the feeling that | | | | family history contains cases of colorectal cancer. |
| you still have to go to the bathroom even if you | | | | |