Colorectal Cancer: A Dangerous Life-Threatening Condition
According to research, every year more than 150,000 suffer from colorectal cancer and approx. 50,000 die in the U.S.A. But there is also good news that if you take care of yourself, you can prevent the disease.
What Is Colon Cancer?
When a malignant tumor develops from the wall of the large intestine, then it is called colorectal cancer.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the United States. The risk factors of colon cancer are,
History of colorectal cancer in the family
Specific genetic disorder
Obesity
To smoke
Drinking alcohol too much
Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
You may face bowel problems such as constipation, diarrhea.
You may notice blood in the stool
Weight loss
Feeling tired most of the time
Vomiting
You may face loose stool
Unnecessary Fatigue and weakness
Anaemia
How Can You Diagnose This?
The doctors can ask you about your personal and family medical history and complete all the physical examinations. They may use colon cancer screening to identify colorectal cancer such as colonoscopy and double-contrast barium enema.
How to Prevent Colon Cancer?
You should maintain a healthy weight.
You should exercise every day.
Must eat fruits and vegetables
Should not eat red meat frequently.
According to the American Cancer society, everybody should do a colonoscopy screening every ten years to find colon cancer. If anyone has risk factors then he should follow a different schedule. Following this guideline reduces the death rate of a colorectal cancer patient by 60 to 70 percent.
Screening to Check Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer
According to the American College of Physicians, people who belong from 50 to 75 years, should do screening like
They should do the faecal testing every two years.
They also do colonoscopy, or sigmoidoscopy every 10 years.
Call the Doctor
If you face any symptoms or you are over 50, then talk to the doctor about the colon cancer screening which is suitable for you. Do not delay visiting Digestive Disease Specialists, Inc. to do a colonoscopy screening and get to know other tests such as upper endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, in OKC. Visit our website to know more about colorectal cancer and its prevention.
