Colon Cancer Symptoms Stool Color
People who develop any of the stool symptoms associated with colon cancer should seek care from a physician as soon as possible5.
Colon cancer symptoms stool color. Binderow md facs fascrs with northside hospital in georgia. Rectal bleeding can also be caused by hemorrhoids. Certain colors of bms or stools can be a warning sign of cancer. Whole body symptoms like unintentional weight loss loss of appetite or unusual tiredness may also occur in colon cancer.
Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool persistent abdominal discomfort such as cramps gas or pain a feeling that your bowel doesn t. Bright red blood in the stool typically indicates that there is bleeding in the rectum or colon which may be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. Blood in the stool may be less evident and is sometimes invisible or causes a black or tarry stool. A persistent change in your bowel habits including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your.
Brown gray tan or yellow are all caused by your environment food you eat beverages you consume and even the level of stress you are experiencing at that time in your life says sander r. Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include.