Are it Hemorrhoids, Colon Cancer?
Hemorrhoids are two different types of cancer, but they can have similar symptoms. This guide will explain the signs.
It is quite alarming to notice blood in your stool. It’s possible that your stool has blood. This is a sign of hemorhoids. Although they can be distressing, it is not a serious condition.
Hemorrhoids refer to swollen veins in the anus or rectum. They are quite common. About half of adults will experience hemorhoids before the age 50. They can either be found within the rectum, anus, or on the anus. They can cause mild to severe discomfort, as well as bleeding, itching, and swelling.
Although the exact cause of hemorhoids remains unknown, it is likely that they occur when the pressure in the area increases, such as when someone strains to have a bowel movement. They are more common in pregnancy, age, prolonged sitting, chronic constipation, diarrhea, and lifting or straining heavy objects.
Hemorrhoids are rarely dangerous and will usually disappear within a few days.
Here are the most common symptoms and signs of hemorrhoid.
- The anal area may be itchy or irritated.
- Toilet tissue, stool and toilet bowls – bright red blood
- Pain and discomfort, especially during bowel movements
- An uncomfortable or sensitive lump (or several) in or around your anus
The Piles Specialist recommend that you take a warm bath and alternate moist heat with ice. It is a good way to relieve the symptoms. To combat the symptoms, there are many over-the-counter creams and suppositories. It is recommended that patients use a scent-free and dye-free toilet roll and keep the area clean.
Colon cancer, also known as colorectal carcinoma, is a malignant tumor that develops from the small intestine’s inner wall. Colon cancer symptoms and signs are not always obvious, so they can be misdiagnosed for many other conditions. There may not be any symptoms if colon cancer is discovered in its early stages.
These are the most common signs and symptoms of colon cancer.
- Rectal bleeding, or blood in the stool
- Dark-colored stool
- Changes in bowel habits such as constipation, diarrhea, or narrowing of stool that lasts more than a few weeks
- Feeling that you have to have a bowel movement, but it is not alleviated by one
Cramping and abdominal (belly-) pain - Fatigue and weakness
- Unintentional weight loss
Most people with these symptoms don’t have cancer. However, it is important to contact your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Your Piles doctor in Kolkata can diagnose the cause and treat you.
Physicians use colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy to check for colon cancer. A biopsy will be taken to determine if the growth is cancerous. The treatment for colon cancer depends on its stage. It may involve surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and/or surgery. A family history of colon polyps, a small clump of cells found on the lining and lining of the colon, is a risk factor for colorectal carcinoma. Long-term inflammation of the large intestinal tract is also a risk factor.
Colon cancer screening is important because the symptoms can be subtle and easy to overlook. The American Cancer Society recommends that you start regular screenings at 45.
