5 Symptoms Of Usus Cancer In Young People Who Appear Without Pain

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JAKARTA - Many leading doctors warn adults who often mistakenly think the early symptoms of intestinal cancer are common health problems.

The case of colorectal cancer is also known as colon cancer or intestinal cancer in people under 50 years of age and continues to increase sharply and makes doctors around the world confused.

This disease claimed the life of Dame Deborah James at the age of 40. In the last three decades, the number of cases of colon cancer in the youth group has increased by 50 percent.

So far, the most well-known symptoms have been changes in the defecation pattern, such as prolonged diarrhea or blood pressure. But according to Dr. Jack Ogden, a general practitioner at The Lagom Clinic, Bristol, there are other subtle signs that are often missed.

If detected from an early age, 9 out of 10 patients can survive at least up to five years. But if cancer has spread, life expectancy has dropped drastically to only 10 percent. Dr. Ogden reminded the public to be aware of the five symptoms of intestinal cancer that have been rarely known.

1. Anemia Defficiency of Iron

These symptoms are often taken lightly, even though they can be an early sign of intestinal cancer. Anemia occurs when the body lacks red blood cells to bring oxygen to the whole body.

"The signs include fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, chest pain, palpitation, dizziness, and headaches. Tumors in the intestines can cause bleeding that leads to iron deficiency, and inhibits nutritional absorption," said Dr. Ogden, quoted from the Daily Mail.

2. Change of Defecation Pattern

Convoluted, prolonged diarrhea, or a smaller and thinner form of feces for no apparent reason can also be a danger signal. A pencil-shaped performance indicates a blockage due to a tumor narrowing the intestinal tract.

3. Decreased Weight Without A Clear Cause

Loss of weight without changing diet or exercise can be a sign of cancer. This decrease can occur slowly or suddenly. The causes include increased body energy needs, loss of appetite, or reduced nutritional absorption due to tumors.

4. Convexity and Uncomfortability in the Stomach

Feelings of rapid saturation, persistent stomach cramps, or persistent bloating also need to be watched out for. Although it is often considered a common digestive problem, these symptoms can be related to intestinal cancer.

5. Blood on Tinja

It's not always clear, blood can appear dark, thick red, so it can only be detected through a special test. Bright red tins are generally caused by hemorrhoids, but dark or black feces can be a sign of bleeding in the upper part of the intestine due to the Kanke

According to NHS, anyone who experiences these symptoms for three weeks or more should consult a doctor immediately. Although these symptoms could be caused by other conditions such as irrigable bowl syndrome (IBS), early examination is still important so that cancer can be detected early.

Although most cases of intestinal cancer occur in people over 50 years of age, research shows that the number of cases in the youth group has actually increased by 50 percent in the last 30 years.

According to Cancer Research UK, more than half cases of intestinal cancer can actually be prevented. Risk factors that are suspected to play a role include obesity, excessive use of antibiotics, cell phone radiation, to microplastic particles in drinking water.

A global study has recently found that cases of colorectal cancer under 50 have increased in 27 of the 50 countries studied. In the UK, the average increase reaches 3.6 percent per year, while in the United States it increases by about 2 percent every year.