Symptoms
Symptoms of colorectal cancer include the following:
- A change in bowel habits (like frequent diarrhea or constipation).
- Rectal bleeding or blood on stool.
- Ongoing discomfort in the belly area (like cramps, gas or pain).
- Feeling like the bowel doesn't empty all the way during bowel movement.
- Weakness, tiredness, fatigue.
- Loss of weight.
If you ever come across any of these symptoms, contact a health care provider immediately.
Additionally, these behaviors make it more likely to contract colorectal cancer.
- Having a poor diet.
- Not engaging in enough exercise.
- Frequent use of tobacco and alcohol.