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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Colon Cancer?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Jan 2018
Question: What are symptoms of colon cancer ?
I have oil in stools. I drink too much beer!
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Try to limit your alcohol intake.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for query my dear patient.

Most common symptoms are-
A sudden change in Bowel Movements such as diarrhoea, constipation and bowel incontinence can be seen.
Blood in Stool is the most common and alarming symptom of colon cancer.
Some general symptoms such as vomiting, fatigue, unusual weight loss and unusual stomach or gas pain can also be experienced which indicate colon cancer.

Steatorrhea is the presence of excess fat in feces. Stools, have a pale and oily appearance and can be especially foul-smelling.Problem with gallbladder causes defects in the pancreatic juices and may lead to oily stools. In addition, foods that are high in fat may cause this to happen.

Test suggested-
Stool routine and microscopy.
Ultrasound of abdomen.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Colon Cancer?

Brief Answer: Try to limit your alcohol intake. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for query my dear patient. Most common symptoms are- A sudden change in Bowel Movements such as diarrhoea, constipation and bowel incontinence can be seen. Blood in Stool is the most common and alarming symptom of colon cancer. Some general symptoms such as vomiting, fatigue, unusual weight loss and unusual stomach or gas pain can also be experienced which indicate colon cancer. Steatorrhea is the presence of excess fat in feces. Stools, have a pale and oily appearance and can be especially foul-smelling.Problem with gallbladder causes defects in the pancreatic juices and may lead to oily stools. In addition, foods that are high in fat may cause this to happen. Test suggested- Stool routine and microscopy. Ultrasound of abdomen.