The doctor said that the symptoms of colon cancer should never be ignored. Doing so can be dangerous. Changes in bowel habits such as frequent diarrhea, constipation etc. are the first symptoms of colon cancer.
Colon cancer is also known as colorectal cancer, which is a serious cancer that occurs in the large intestine or rectum. According to WHO and Global Cancer Observatory, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. Cases of this disease are also increasing rapidly in India. We are telling you about the five most common symptoms of colon cancer, which people ignore by mistake.
Five very common symptoms of colon cancer
Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, a gastrointestinal cancer surgery specialist at Max Hospital in New Delhi, said that the symptoms of colon cancer should never be ignored. Doing so can be dangerous. He said that changes in bowel habits such as frequent diarrhea, constipation etc. are the first symptoms of colon cancer. If such a problem persists for more than four weeks, then a doctor should be contacted immediately. Usually people ignore these symptoms thinking they are a normal digestive problem, which can be dangerous.
Keep an eye on these symptoms too
Bleeding in the stool is a serious and clear symptom of colon cancer. If the color of the blood is bright red or dark brown, then it reveals the location of the tumor. According to the MSD manual, colon cancer causes bleeding in the intestinal walls, which comes out with the stool. However, hemorrhoids or anal fissures can also be the cause of blood in the stool, but ignoring it can be dangerous. Apart from this, if there is frequent pain, cramps or gas in the stomach, then this can also be a symptom of colon cancer. Actually, a tumor in the colon can cause blockage or inflammation in the intestine, which causes stomach pain.
These problems can also be dangerous
If someone is losing weight suddenly and without any reason, then this can be a serious symptom of colon cancer. According to a 2025 study by the American Cancer Society, colon cancer affects the body's ability to absorb nutrients, which leads to loss of appetite and weight loss. Apart from this, if you are feeling constant fatigue and weakness, then this is also a common symptom of colon cancer. People often ignore it thinking it to be stress or busy lifestyle.
