Conditions
Colon Cancer
Symptoms
A common symptom of colon cancer is a change in bowel habits. Specific symptoms may include:1
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Feeling your bowel does not empty completely
- Blood (either bright red or very dark) in your stool
- Stools are narrower than usual
- Frequent gas pains or cramps
- Feeling full or bloated
- Losing weight with no known reason
- Constant fatigue
- Nausea or vomiting
Most often, these symptoms are not due to cancer. Other health problems can cause the same symptoms. However, anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor to be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
Often, early stage colon cancer does not cause pain. It is important not to wait to feel pain before seeing a doctor.
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- What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Colon and Rectum; National Cancer Institute. Available from: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/colon-and-rectal
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