Rectal cancer is one of the common malignant tumors of the digestive tract. The cause of rectal cancer is currently considered to be the result of the combined influence of environmental and genetic factors. Most patients will have symptoms such as stool and abdominal pain in the early stage. After discovering rectal cancer, treatment should be taken as soon as possible and the condition should be controlled as soon as possible to avoid the aggravation of the condition in the later stage and the decline in the quality of life of the patient.
What are the symptoms of rectal cancer?
1. Blood in the stool
Blood in the stool is the earliest symptom of rectal cancer. It is not easy to be detected when there is a small amount of bleeding. The blood in the stool is severely lagging and blood will be found on the feces.
2. The habit of stool changes
patients with rectal cancer will experience The habit of stool changes , that is, the stool becomes very irregular, and sometimes there are very few defecations, sometimes there are many, and symptoms such as constipation and diarrhea may occur. In severe cases, the feeling of anus falling.
3, abdominal discomfort
When cancer cells of patients with rectal cancer develop ulcers, pre-infection nerves, etc., it may cause abdominal discomfort, manifested as cold, dull pain or paroxysmal pain in the abdomen.
4, intestinal obstruction,
When cancer cells continue to grow to a certain size, the lump may block the intestine, causing incomplete or complete obstruction. The symptoms shown include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and bloating, and impaired bowel movements.
5, weight loss
When weight loss occurs for unknown reasons, the weight suddenly drops a lot over a period of time, which may be a symptom of rectal cancer, and the patient will also experience symptoms such as anemia and fatigue.
6, frequent urination and urgent urination
When cancer cells invade the bladder, prostate and other parts, compressive symptoms of frequent urination and urgent urination will occur, and some may also have hematuria.
What are the precautions for patients with rectal cancer?
1. Urge yourself to develop good bowel movements
During the recovery period, patients should develop good bowel movements, try to reduce stools and reduce the intake of difficult-to-digestible foods, so as not to cause dry and hard stools after constipation, which is not conducive to the recovery of the disease.
2. Pay attention to the occurrence of adverse reactions when taking medication
If patients experience rash, diarrhea, or hair loss, and other adverse reactions when using medication, they should first stop taking medication and tell the doctor as soon as possible to explain their specific situation.
3. Regular examination after treatment
0 patients with rectal cancer should continue to go to the hospital for a period of time after treatment, mainly check blood routine , feces routine and other items to understand the recovery of their own condition, so that problems can be solved in a timely manner.
If you have rectal cancer, you must pay attention to the condition. When the above symptoms occur, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible to avoid serious consequences. During the treatment and recovery period, you need to pay attention to changes in the condition and persist in a period of re-examination.
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