Thursday, June 16, 2011

Can anyone tell me what are the symptoms of colon cancer, or how is it detected

Can anyone tell me what are the symptoms of colon cancer, or how is it detected?

Cancer - 6 Answers
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1 :
make an appointment and get a colonoscopy
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YOU MUST SEE A DOCTOR BUT USUALLY A SIGN SHOULD BE BLEEDING BUT ONLY A DOCTOR COULD TELL....
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you could see blood while using the bathroom, but the only way that it can be diagnosed is to go in and see a gastroenterologist and have a colonoscopy done.
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It depends to the site of the tumor.the right sided tumors always present with nonspecific symptoms like anemia,but the tumors of the left colon can cause bleeding or obstruction.for diagnosis you can do some tests such as occult blood,CEA,barium enema and colonoscopy....
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constipation, thin stool (like the bowels narrowed by a tumor), stomach cramps, bloody stools, unexplained weight lose, nausea and vomitting, sense of fullness, gas and bloating, lethargy. symptoms don't appear for years so it's important to eat right ad get regular screening. it can be detected by colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, barium enema, or a fecal occult blood test.
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In the early stages, colon cancer usually doesn't cause symptoms. When it does present with symptoms, it may cause a change in bowel habits (diarrhea or constipation), narrowing of the stools, blood in the stool, abdominal discomfort, and nausea. It is detected using a test called a colonoscopy in which a camera at the end of a tube is inserted through the rectum and pushed through the intestines. A biopsy is needed to confirm and determine what type of cancer cells are present, though.

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