What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?

Summary 1 Colorectal cancer 2 Colonic polyps – extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous 3 Ulcerative colitis – ulcers of the colon and rectum 4 Diverticulitis – inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon 5 Irritable bowel syndrome – an uncomfortable condition causing abdominal cramping and other symptoms

What are the symptoms of polyps in the colon?

Colonic polyps – extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous. Ulcerative colitis – ulcers of the colon and rectum. Diverticulitis – inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon. Irritable bowel syndrome – an uncomfortable condition causing abdominal cramping and other symptoms.

What are the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Growth failure (>95%): Growth failure that starts while the baby is growing inside the womb, resulting in a very low height and weight throughout life, and failure to thrive secondary to gastroesophageal reflux and other issues with feeding. Limb abnormalities (>95%). Small or absent forearms and missing fingers in about 30% of the cases.

What are the diseases of the colon?

Many disorders affect the colon’s ability to work properly. Some of these include. Colorectal cancer. Colonic polyps – extra tissue growing in the colon that can become cancerous. Ulcerative colitis – ulcers of the colon and rectum. Diverticulitis – inflammation or infection of pouches in the colon.

A change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool, that lasts for more than a few days When colorectal cancer does turn out to be the cause, symptoms often appear only after the cancer has grown or spread. That’s why it’s best to be tested for colorectal cancer before ever having any symptoms.

What changes in bowel habits indicate colon or rectal cancer?

Changes in bowel habits that can indicate colon or rectal cancer include the following: 1 New-onset constipation or diarrhea 2 Changes in frequency or size and caliber of bowel movements 3 A bowel that doesn’t seem to empty completely 4 Stool that is narrower than normal (even as thin as a pencil)

What happens during a physical exam for colorectal cancer?

As part of a physical exam, your doctor will carefully feel your abdomen and also examine the rest of your body. You might also get certain blood tests to help determine if you might have colorectal cancer. Your doctor may also recommend more tests, such as colonoscopy or an x-ray or CT scan of your colon and rectum.

How do you know if you have bowel cancer?

A change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool, that lasts for more than a few days A feeling that you need to have a bowel movement that’s not relieved by having one Colorectal cancers can often bleed into the digestive tract.