Colon cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the world. An unusual symptom that can occur after eating can allow us to identify its presence. Let's find out what it is.
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Il colon cancer it occurs due to the uncontrolled proliferation of mucosal cells that are found in the colon, the longest part of the large intestine. According to GLOBOCAN 2020 estimates provided by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), colorectal cancer represents the 10% of all cancers diagnosed in the world, and is third in incidence after cancer of the female breast (11,7%) and lung (11,4%).
Of course, if colon cancer is diagnosed promptly, the necessary therapy can be started as soon as possible. An unusual symptom that can occur after eating it could be one of the signals that allows us to identify the presence of this tumor. (Also Read: Colon Cancer: First Revealed How Too Much Red Meat Changes DNA, Developing Cancer Cells)
Colon cancer: the symptom to recognize
Many of the early symptoms of colon cancer are related to intestinal problems, such as can be constipation. Having persistent severe pain in the lower abdomen, bloating of the stomach, or unintentional weight loss are lesser known symptoms of the disease.
However, too experience stomach pain especially after eating is another sign to be aware of. Stomach pain or bloating from meals are signs that you may be at risk for colon cancer. This can sometimes result in a reduction in the amount of food consumed and the weight loss. Other symptoms include a persistent change in bowel habits, including going to the bathroom more often and finding blood in the stool. Cancer cells consume the body's energy as they multiply and the development of a tumor could block the colon or intestinal tract which prevents adequate nutrient absorption causing weight loss.
Colon cancer has long been considered a form of cancer affecting only the older population. Each year, however, it is diagnosed in more and more young adults. The AIRC Foundation, in fact, affirms that recent data bring to light an annual increase of 0,4% of cases of cancer in individuals less than 50 years of age. This increase in cases particularly concerns very young subjects, up to the age of 30 at the time of diagnosis. It is therefore evident how lo screening, that is diagnostic investigations used to identify in a population subjects with a disease or who are at risk of developing it, becomes increasingly important even among the younger groups.
To recap, we make a list of the symptoms that can suggest the presence of tumors in the intestine:
- blood in the stool;
- persistent and unexplained changes in bowel habits;
- unexplained weight loss;
- extreme and sudden fatigue;
- stomach pains.
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Sources: Health Service Executive / AIRC Foundation
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