Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. Every year lakhs of people die due to various types of cancer. Studies have been alerting that due to the way our lifestyle is getting disturbed, this disease may take an even bigger form in the coming years.
Health experts say that the main reason for cancer taking such deadly forms is that this disease is not diagnosed on time. In most people, cancer is detected only when it reaches the last stages, where the disease becomes very difficult to treat.
Health experts say that to reduce the risk of cancer, it is most important to get it screened on time. Apart from this, it becomes important for all people to know about the symptoms of cancer and pay attention to them. Reports show that many symptoms of cancer are often ignored, whereas if timely attention is given to it, the risk of this serious disease can be reduced.
Identify the signs of cancer
Cancer experts say that the initial symptoms of this disease can be very common, some abnormal changes in the body can also be indicators of cancer. Many symptoms of cancer can be similar to other common health problems, which people often do not pay attention to. But if any problem persists for a week or more, then expert advice should be taken.
Problem of rapid weight loss
Unexplained weight loss can be an indicator of a variety of health problems in the body. When your weight is decreasing without any reason, consult a doctor about it. This problem can be caused by heart disease, diabetes and in some cases even cancer. Fatigue that often accompanies weight loss can be an even more worrying sign. Excessive fatigue that does not go away even after rest can be considered an early sign of some types of cancer in the body.
Due to increasing cancer, your body is not able to utilize the nutrients properly, due to which the problem of fatigue may occur.
Pay attention to skin changes
Our skin can be an indicator of problems occurring in the body. If any unusual change in skin color is visible for some time, then it can be alarming. If symptoms like jaundice (yellowing of eyes or fingers) are visible in the skin and are not getting cured even with the treatment of jaundice, then it can also be a sign of possible infection or cancer.
Apart from this, warts or abnormal growths on the skin are also problematic. If the color of warts changes and becomes darker, then its investigation is necessary.
Change in defecation habits
Significant changes in bodily functions such as changes in defecation habits may indicate colon, prostate or bladder cancer. Its warning signs include persistent constipation or diarrhea, black or red blood in the stool, frequent urination, or blood in your urine. These may also indicate problems like cancer. If you often feel bloated, it can be a sign of various gastrointestinal cancers.
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