Colorectal Cancer is a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
What is Colorectal Cancer ?
Colorectal Cancer Symptoms
The symptoms of colorectal cancer include
- Diarrhoea or constipation
- Blood in your stool
- Abdominal Pain, cramps or gas
- Weakness , tiredness
- Weight loss
Many a times, people don’t experience any symptoms in early stages of the disease. Symptoms may vary according to the size and location of the cancer in large intestine.
Colorectal Cancer Causes
Though the exact cause of colorectal cancer is unknown, risk factors which may contribute to the disease are:
- Inherited syndromes
- Lack of physical activity
- Obesity
- Low fibre diet
- Overweight
- Consumption of alcohol and tobacco
Other common causes in adults are:
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Crohn's disease
- Urinary tract infection
- Long term Peptic ulcer
- Constipation
- Heartburn and acid reflux
Common Causes in children
- Constipation
- Urinary tract Infection
- Anxiety
- Heartburn and acid reflux
Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
Colorectal cancer may be diagnosed by:
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Colonoscopy
- Histopathology
- Radiology
Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Follow healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer such as:
- Avoid the consumption of alcohol and tobacco
- Add fibre in your diet
- Limit the consumption of high protein diet and red meat
- Add physical activity in your regular routine
- Control your weight
Colorectal Cancer Treatment
The treatment of colorectal cancer depends on the stage of disease. The main treatment alternatives are as follows:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiatio