Colon Cancer (Colorectal Cancer)

About- Colon cancer also called colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs when the cells in the inner wall of the large intestine (colon) or rectum become abnormal and grow out of control.

Symptoms-
 Abdominal bloating
Abdominal pain or cramps
Anemia
Blood in the stool
Bowel incontinence 
Change in bowel habits
Changes in stool consistency
Constipation
Continual urges to defecate
Dark-colored stool
Diarrhea
Incomplete evacuation
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Loose and narrow stools
Pain during bowel movements
Pelvic pain
Rectal bleeding
Unexplained weight loss
Vomiting
Weakness or fatigue

Causes-
The exact reason is not clear.

Risk factors
 A personal or family history of Colon cancer or polyps
Alcoholism
Crohn's disease
Diabetes
Prolonged Inactivity
Low-fiber, high-fat diet
Lynch syndrome
Obesity
Older age
Radiation therapy for cancer
Smoking
Ulcerative colitis

Specialists to Visit -
 Oncologist

Gastroenterologist
General Surgeon

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References-
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://coloncancercoalition.org
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.medicinenet.com
https://www.cancer.net
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.cancer.org
https://my.clevelandclinic.org

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