Earlier colon cancer was often considered to be the disease of the elderly, but nowadays an alarming trend is being seen. This disease is also growing rapidly in youngsters, including Millennials and Jane Zee. A top doctor of the US, Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Salahab has alerted it and has told five such warning sciences, which should not be ignored.
Research suggests that people born in 1990 have doubled the risk of getting colon cancer compared to people born in 1950. This means that today’s young adults are facing those health risk, which were previously seen in the generation of their grandparents. Early detection is necessary for successful treatment.
Five warning science of colon cancer
- Rectal bleeding: According to Dr. Salahab, blood appearance in the stool or toilet paper is the most alarming sign of colon cancer. It can be of bright red or dark color. Even though it can be due to low serious conditions like hemorrhoids, but if bleeding is continuously or frequent, then immMDIET medical attention is necessary.
- Unxpled Abdominal Pain: Stomach pain should never be taken light, especially if there is no clear reason for this and it is not cured or hurts too much. Persistant Abdominal discomfort that persists despite changes in diet or lifestyle. There is a red flag. This pain can be a feel like cramping or blotting. If the discomfort goes long, talk to the doctor.
- Weekness or fatigue: Always tired is not a good sign. Even after proper rest, fatigue or weakness (weakness) can be a sign of an underling issue. Young adults often ignore it as stress or lack of sleep, but longer tiredness should not be taken lightly. It can also be caused by anemia, which is a possible sign of internal bleeding.
- Changes in Bowl Habits: Any significant change in your bowl movements (bowling habits), especially those who have been more than a few weeks, should produce a concern. This may include changes in consistance (stool) of consistency, diarrhea or even stool. If these changes are seen, then it is important to talk to a doctor.
- Other Warning Science: Dr. Salhab has also told some more early science. These include unauxpled weight loss (weight loss without cause), los of eptytes (loss of appetite), night sweets (night sweat), or frequent low-grade fever (mild fever). Even though these seams can also be caused by other health issues, but when they look combined, they can point to colon cancer. Therefore, it is important to get them checked.
Why is colon cancer growing in youngsters?
Although there is no definite reason for this, research holds some factors responsible.
- Lifestyle Factors: Poor diet (poor food) (processed foods, red meat, sugar), sedentary lifestyle (low physical activity), obesity (obesity), alcohol consumption (alcohol intake) and smoking (smoking).
Genetic Predication: Some genetic mutations can also increase risk. - Delayed diagnosis: The low expectant of cancer in the young age is also a region, which is often missed by Simtums.
- In today’s time, colon cancer is no longer an age related disease. Doctors appeal to us to take SIMTAMS seriously and get early medical advice, because colon cancer is treatment when detected on time.
Also read: How dangerous food is for health, why is the alarm bell?
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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