Symptoms Colon cancer

Definition

Colon cancer is a tumoral form localized to the large intestine (also called colon or large intestine), while rectal cancer affects the last 15 centimeters of this intestinal tract (rectum). Taken together, these forms are generally described as colorectal cancer and are by far one of the leading causes of cancer death.

Most common symptoms and signs *

Acute abdomen
Alve alterations
Anemia
Ascites
Asthenia
Cachexia
Abdominal cramps
Diarrhea
Yellow Diarrhea
Dyspnoea
Dysentery
Abdominal distention
Abdominal pain
haematochezia
Faecal impaction
Hard stools
Ribbed stools
Abdominal swelling
marasma
Abdominal mass
Functional Meteorism
Mucorrea
Nausea
Multiple pulmonary nodules
Solitary pulmonary nodule
Pallor
Weight loss
Gastrointestinal perforation
Proteinuria
Anal itching
Blood from the anno
Blood in the stool
Nephrotic syndrome
Constipation
Rectal tenesmus
He retched
Biliary vomiting

Further indications

The presence of blood in the stool can be a symptom of colon cancer. Traces of blood on toilet paper are, for example, a typical symptom of hemorrhoids or anal fissures. Likewise, color changes in the stool can result from taking iron supplements or some anti-diarrheal medicines. In many cases, moreover, the bleeding associated with a colon cancer in an early stage is not appreciable with the naked eye. The presence of blood in the stool is however a symptom that should not be underestimated and should always be reported to your doctor, especially in the presence of familiarity with the disease and after 50 years (age beyond which periodic screening is recommended in the general population ).