- Flatulence
Bad gas that does not go away, regardless of whether your stool is normal or narrow or whether you experience constipation or diarrhea is a cause for concern because it is a common symptom of colon cancer. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked because of the fact that flatulence is considered a normal occurence and it may happen in healthy people too, which makes it more difficult to qualify when flatulence occurs excessively.
- Constipation
Overly thick, hard, and inflexible stool that cannot be comfortably removed from the body is not uncommon among colon cancer patients. What’s more, due to the forcing and straining happening during bowel movement, the constipation may also lead to rectal bleeding. The constipation happens as a result of the stool being blocked by tumors and lesions.
- Diarrhea
Changes in bowel movement, including diarrhea, is another sign of colon cancer. Diarrhea is a result of stool that has not been completely formed and thus, the body releases a small, solid amount and a lot of liquid. When it happens with colon cancer, it is a consequence of the cancer-related infections or blockage averting complete bowel movements.
