10 Colon Cancer Symptoms
Symptom #1: Constipation
The main problem with colon cancer is that these patients might not experience any symptoms at all until cancer has reached its late stages. These patients can also experience symptoms that are not as alarming as one would think.
Take constipation as an example. We all have experienced constipation at some point in our lives, so why would one think that it is a symptom of colon cancer and report it to the doctor? The most common causes of constipation are usually modifiable lifestyle factors. Lack of exercise, not ingesting enough food with fiber, and low fluid intake are general common causes of constipation. However, the truth is that constipation is among the first symptoms of colon cancer. It can be caused by many reasons. For example, the malignant growth can alter normal bowel movements, specifically by narrowing or partially blocking the bowel. If it completely blocks the bowel, it is called a bowel obstruction.
