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"Why is this dish so unpalatable?" Aunt Wang frowned and pushed the greens in the bowl aside,
Recently, she has always lost her appetite and her appetite has become very poor, and her favorite braised pork is now tired of smelling it.
What worries her even more is that her bowel movements have become irregular recently, and she is often constipated.
Occasionally, I have diarrhea, and I always feel that my stomach is swollen even though I haven't eaten anything.
Aunt Wang's son, Xiao Li, looked at the recent changes in his mother, and his heart began to feel uneasy.
He remembered that some time ago he saw a popular science article about bowel cancer on the Internet,
As mentioned in the article, the early symptoms of bowel cancer are not obvious, but when symptoms such as loss of appetite, diarrhea and constipation alternate, it is necessary to be vigilant.
Xiao Li couldn't help but worry, could it be that her mother really had bowel cancer?
Bowel cancer, a cold-sounding disease, has been increasing in incidence in recent years and has become an "invisible killer" that threatens human health.
It has a long incubation period, and the early symptoms are not obvious, and often by the time obvious symptoms appear, it has developed to the middle and late stages, which is more difficult to treat and the prognosis is relatively poor.
So, how can bowel cancer be detected early and treated in time?
In fact, some seemingly inconspicuous eating habits may hide early warning signs of bowel cancer.
1. Loss of appetite and loss of interest in food
Aunt Wang's loss of appetite is a typical symptom in the early stage of bowel cancer.
When there is a lesion in the intestine, intestinal peristalsis will be affected, and digestive function will also be reduced, which in turn will lead to loss of appetite and loss of interest in food.
2. Frequent diarrhea or constipation, change in bowel habits
The intestinal mucosa of patients with bowel cancer is eroded by cancer cells, resulting in intestinal dysfunction and symptoms of diarrhea or constipation.
Some patients may also have blood in the stool, mucus in the stool, etc., which are typical symptoms of bowel cancer.
Of course, the above are just common symptoms of bowel cancer, and not everyone who experiences these symptoms is a bowel cancer patient.
If similar symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time to identify the cause of the disease so that it can be detected and treated early.
In addition to eating habits, the following aspects are also worth noting:
Age: As you age, your risk of bowel cancer increases. People over the age of 40, especially those with a family history of bowel cancer, should be screened for bowel cancer regularly.
Lifestyle habits: Long-term high-fat, high-protein diet, lack of exercise, smoking and drinking alcohol and other bad lifestyle habits will increase the risk of bowel cancer.
Genetic factors: People who have bowel cancer in their family are also at increased risk.
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: regular work and rest, moderate exercise, quit smoking and drinking, and control weight.
Eat a reasonable diet: Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, reduce the intake of red meat and processed meat, and avoid eating too salty and spicy foods.
Regular check-ups: People over the age of 40, especially those with a family history of bowel cancer, are advised to get screened for bowel cancer once a year.
Early detection and treatment of bowel cancer is crucial, not to ignore any signals sent by the body.
If you have symptoms such as loss of appetite, diarrhea and constipation, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time to rule out the possibility of bowel cancer.
At the same time, it is necessary to develop good living habits and regular physical examinations to better prevent bowel cancer and protect health.
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(The story in the article is purely fictional, if there is any similarity is purely coincidental, if the body is not well, seek medical help in time)
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