A well-known actor died of advanced bowel cancer! Remind the body of 4 symptoms, or the precursor of bowel cancer
On April 10, 2021, Hong Kong actor Huang Shutang passed away due to bowel cancer. In fact, he was diagnosed with bowel cancer three years before his death, and because he was discovered earlier, he underwent bowel cancer surgery in time, and his postoperative recovery was not bad .
As a result, in March, Huang Shutang was sent to the hospital by his family for treatment due to the recurrence of bowel cancer. This time, the doctor found that his cancer cells had spread. Only one month later, Huang Shutang died of bowel cancer.
1. How far is enteritis from bowel cancer?
According to statistics, there are 388,000 new patients with bowel cancer in China every year, and 187,000 people die of bowel cancer every year. On average, one person is diagnosed with bowel cancer every 1.5 minutes, and one person dies of bowel cancer every three minutes.
Wang Xishan, Director of Colorectal Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, pointed out that 85% of bowel cancers are transformed from adenomas , and adenomatous colorectal polyps are common precancerous lesions of bowel cancer, but enteritis does not necessarily transform into bowel cancer .
Enteritis can cause chronic irritation to the intestines, and may also cause cell mutations and induce bowel cancer, especially for chronic ulcerative enteritis, we must be vigilant.
In addition, with the improvement of people's living conditions, great changes have taken place in diet structure and living habits, and the incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing. Unhealthy eating habits are also an important factor for the high incidence of colon cancer .
2. There are 4 abnormalities in the body, check as soon as possible
For bowel cancer, early detection and early treatment have a better prognosis, so we must understand the symptoms of bowel cancer and pay enough attention to it.
1. Abdominal pain
The growth of the tumor in the intestinal tract and cause intestinal obstruction may cause abdominal pain and bloating in the middle and lower abdomen, and it will show a progressive and aggravating trend.
2. Blood in stool
After a tumor appears in the intestinal tract, there may be bleeding when the stool rubs against the tumor, resulting in blood in the stool, which generally presents symptoms of mucus and blood in the stool, which must be distinguished from hemorrhoids.
3. Abnormal stool
After intestinal tumors appear, the intestinal space will become smaller, causing the intestinal mucosa to be irritated, and symptoms such as increased frequency of defecation, incomplete defecation, and thinning of stools will occur.
4. Anemia
Tumor growth can cause chronic blood loss, leading to symptoms of anemia in patients.
Third, early detection of bowel cancer, screening is the key
Prevention from daily life and regular screening can detect bowel cancer as early as possible and greatly improve the cure rate of patients.
Colonoscopy is a gold standard for screening bowel cancer. It can clearly see the status of the patient's rectum, anal canal, colon, and sigmoid colon, and can diagnose more than 40 diseases such as intestinal polyps, colorectal cancer, and bowel cancer.
Colonoscopy screening can detect tumors before symptoms appear, and treat diseases more effectively.
It is recommended that people aged 40-74, first-degree relatives with a history of bowel cancer, people with a history of intestinal polyps, or people with persistent chronic diarrhea, chronic constipation, mucus and bloody stools, etc., should undergo colonoscopy screening as soon as possible. check.
Of course, in addition to doing a good job of screening, daily prevention work is also very important.
1. Avoid sedentary
Proper exercise can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, improve constipation, and prevent polyps. It is recommended to exercise 3-5 times a week, about half an hour each time.
2. Eat more foods rich in dietary fiber
In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, eat a light diet, and ensure food diversity. Try to eat less high-protein and high-fat foods, and eat more foods with more dietary fiber to prevent constipation.
3. Develop regular bowel habits
It is recommended to develop regular defecation habits, so that a conditioned reflex will be formed after a long time, and the desire to defecate will occur after a certain period of time. Try to avoid constipation, causing feces to irritate the intestinal mucosa, causing chronic inflammation, and even intestinal polyps.
Although enteritis may not necessarily develop into bowel cancer, ulcerative enteritis must be vigilant, as it may increase the risk of bowel cancer. We must do a good job in the prevention of bowel cancer in general, and high-risk groups must be screened regularly. If abnormal symptoms appear, we must seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
References:
[1] "These 6 intestinal problems, if you have more than 2, you are a high-risk group!" ". Popular Science China. 2022-11-09
[2] "Can enteritis become bowel cancer? From prevention to treatment, eight questions about colon cancer, answered one by one! ". Health Times. 2020-11-12
[3] "Before bowel cancer comes, you will experience 7 symptoms first!" If one is found, it is recommended to seek medical examination as soon as possible." Family Doctor Online. 2022-09-02
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