Research studies are now going on how best to prevent colon
cancer as more and more people are diagnosed with this condition today.
It is found that colon cancer usually starts in the large intestine,
also known as colon, or the rectum. Colon cancer then develops from
dead cells that have been accumulated in a lump over a period of time.
The risk to getting colon cancer increases if you have a genetic medical
background of parents or close relatives who have been diagnosed with
colon cancer. Research also showed that that colon cancer is aggravated
by unhealthy diets such as ready meals and fast food.
Hence,
it is vital that you seek the advice of your doctor should you feel the
discomfort of colon cancer symptoms. The symptoms to look out for
include unhealthy bowel occurrence such as diarrhea, constipation or
bowel infection, severe pain in abdomen, blood in the stools, narrow
stools, anemia, intestinal obstruction and drastic loss of weight.
Prevention is still better than cure. So you really should consider the following 5 ways on how best to prevent colon cancer:
1.
Adopt healthy habits. Colon cancer usually develops over a length of
period before it actually shows. Hence you should not wait till you
notice the symptoms of colon cancer before starting to adopt healthy
habits. Eat healthy meals, exercise and have an adequate amount of
sleep.
If your diet contains too much high fat and red meats with
little fiber, you are definitely at a high risk of developing colon
cancer. Fat accumulates on the walls of the intestine and rectum,
forming lumps of dead cells. You should therefore adopt a balanced
natural diet which includes lots of green vegetables, fruits and water.
Exercise
helps by flushing out harmful toxins and waste matter which if left
accumulated in your body can cause cancerous growth.
2. Know your
family medical history. It appears that colon cancer is a genetic
disease that is hereditary. As such, if you belong to the high risk
category due to your family history, then you should take extra
precautions by leading a healthy lifestyle.
3. Stop smoking. Chain
smoking increases your chance to developing colon cancer. Inhaling
tobacco can easily transfer carcinogen (a cancer agent) to your colon
and rectum, thus resulting in colon cancer. Hence, do not hesitate to
find ways to quit smoking.
4. Reduce exposure to radiation.
Excessive exposure to radiation has been found to cause colon cancer.
Radiation rays are harmful and can render healthy normal cells abnormal.
By all means, avoid unnecessary X-rays, CT scans, mammograms so that
you can best prevent colon cancer.
5. If you observe that you are
experiencing symptoms like skin allergies, weak immune system, poor
movement of bowels, bloating, etc, then it may be that you have too much
toxins in your body. Consider colon cleansing as a way of
detoxification. There are a couple of ways to perform colon cleansing.
These include consuming herbs for colon cleansing and colon
hydrotherapy.
Showing posts with label Colon Cancer Symptoms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colon Cancer Symptoms. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Colon Cancer Symptoms - How to Know If You Have Colorectal Cancer
9:46:00 AM
Colon cancer is a serious disease characterized by abnormal cell
growth in the colon, which creates a cancerous tumor. This kind of
illness ranks third in the list of the most common forms of cancer and
are most often prevalent in people over 50 years old, but can occur in
patients of any age.
Cancers of the colon, or of the rectum, are
highly treatable if they are diagnosed in the early stages of the
disease. However, many people often are not diagnosed in time as early
symptoms are not always recognized and, when they are, people are
somewhat hesitant to discuss the details of their symptoms with a
doctor.
The symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain, bloating, or discomfort
- Bloody stool
- Long, thin stool (often described as pencil-like)
- Unintended weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Changes in normal bowel habits (rectal bleeding, diarrhea, constipation, or feeling an inability to completely empty the bowel).
Each
year nearly 150,000 new cases of this disease are reported. There is no
identifiable cause for it, but the following are some of the factors
that may increase the risk of its development:
- Gender (Both men and women are equally prone to developing the malady. However, men tend to develop the rectal version at slightly higher rates, while women are more prone to the colon variety)
- Age (The sickness can be developed at any age, but the chances are increased in people over the age of 50 years old.)
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Cigarette smoking
- Alcohol consumption
- Poor diet
- Family history
- Personal history.
People with a family history
of colorectal cancer are slightly more prone to developing it. If more
than one family member has been diagnosed with the problem, the risk is
even higher. Also, diets high in calories and fat, and low in fiber add
to an increased risk of developing the disorder. Anyone over the age of
50 should undergo regular screening for the disorder, but anyone in any
of the above risk groups should begin earlier.
Screening normally
consists of an annual rectal exam, including stool samples. Some exams
may require a scope to be inserted into the rectum in order to view the
entire bowel. If there is cause for concern or further examination of
the colon's tissue, a biopsy may be ordered for a closer analysis. If
cancer is discovered, other tests, such as an ultrasound, CT scan or
X-ray would be done in order to determine whether it has spread to other
areas. Of particular concern is the liver as it is one of the more
likely places that this dangerous disease spreads to.
Because the
risk can be reduced by a high fiber diet, proper weight management
(including exercise) and by not smoking, it is highly recommended that
people opt for healthier lifestyles and decrease their chances of
developing this type of life threatening ailment, and others, as much as
possible.
Anyone who has experienced some of the previously
mentioned symtoms, or who are in one of the risks groups for the
disease, is advised to seek screening tests as early as possible since
colorectal cancer responds very well to treatment in the earliest
stages.
By
Ken Black
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Colon Cancer Symptoms - How to Know If You Have Colorectal Cancer
5:27:00 AM
Colon cancer is a serious disease characterized by abnormal cell
growth in the colon, which creates a cancerous tumor. This kind of
illness ranks third in the list of the most common forms of cancer and
are most often prevalent in people over 50 years old, but can occur in
patients of any age.
Cancers of the colon, or of the rectum, are
highly treatable if they are diagnosed in the early stages of the
disease. However, many people often are not diagnosed in time as early
symptoms are not always recognized and, when they are, people are
somewhat hesitant to discuss the details of their symptoms with a
doctor.
The symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain, bloating, or discomfort
- Bloody stool
- Long, thin stool (often described as pencil-like)
- Unintended weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Changes in normal bowel habits (rectal bleeding, diarrhea, constipation, or feeling an inability to completely empty the bowel).
Each
year nearly 150,000 new cases of this disease are reported. There is no
identifiable cause for it, but the following are some of the factors
that may increase the risk of its development:
- Gender (Both men and women are equally prone to developing the malady. However, men tend to develop the rectal version at slightly higher rates, while women are more prone to the colon variety)
- Age (The sickness can be developed at any age, but the chances are increased in people over the age of 50 years old.)
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Cigarette smoking
- Alcohol consumption
- Poor diet
- Family history
- Personal history.
People with a family history
of colorectal cancer are slightly more prone to developing it. If more
than one family member has been diagnosed with the problem, the risk is
even higher. Also, diets high in calories and fat, and low in fiber add
to an increased risk of developing the disorder. Anyone over the age of
50 should undergo regular screening for the disorder, but anyone in any
of the above risk groups should begin earlier.
Screening normally
consists of an annual rectal exam, including stool samples. Some exams
may require a scope to be inserted into the rectum in order to view the
entire bowel. If there is cause for concern or further examination of
the colon's tissue, a biopsy may be ordered for a closer analysis. If
cancer is discovered, other tests, such as an ultrasound, CT scan or
X-ray would be done in order to determine whether it has spread to other
areas. Of particular concern is the liver as it is one of the more
likely places that this dangerous disease spreads to.
Because the
risk can be reduced by a high fiber diet, proper weight management
(including exercise) and by not smoking, it is highly recommended that
people opt for healthier lifestyles and decrease their chances of
developing this type of life threatening ailment, and others, as much as
possible.
Anyone who has experienced some of the previously
mentioned symtoms, or who are in one of the risks groups for the
disease, is advised to seek screening tests as early as possible since
colorectal cancer responds very well to treatment in the earliest
stages.
By
Ken Black
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