Al-Marsad newspaper: Colon cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer that affects humans, and it may not be easily recognized at the beginning of the infection.
And about some of the silent symptoms that colon cancer refers to:
1- Diarrhea: The presence of a cancerous mass in the colon leads to a continuous change in bowel habits, which leads to diarrhea.
2-Constipation: Christina Booth, MD, colorectal surgeon, explains that as the tumor grows, it can cause the diameter of the colon to become smaller which makes it difficult to pass stool through the colon, leading to narrowed bowel movements.
3- Thin, bloody stool: Bloody stool is one of the most common signs of colon cancer. Stool is thin and tends to be black in color. This may indicate the presence of a tumor blocking the colon and causing bleeding that comes out with the stool.
4- Abdominal hardness: If you notice any abdominal hardness, you should not ignore it, as abdominal hardness can indicate colon cancer, and this feeling will last for a long time, according to the “eatthis” website.
5- Iron deficiency and anemia: Anemia or iron deficiency can be a symptom of colon cancer. Continuously over months to years leading to depletion of iron stores in the body.
6- Unexplained weight loss: If you are losing weight and have no explanation for this, it may be a sign of a variety of different cancers including colon cancer, so if you have any other symptoms, especially a change in stool, you should consult a doctor immediately.
7- Abdominal cramps or pain: If you feel discomfort, pain or cramping in your abdominal area, you should not ignore these symptoms, and if this continues for a long period of time (more than a week) or gets progressively worse, it may represent A tumor in the colon.