Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the colon.
This disease is sometimes called colon cancer or rectal cancer.
Bowel Cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed in the UK.
Most people diagnosed he is over 60 years old.
According to Cancer Research UK, 44% of colorectal cancer cases in the UK are women and 56% are men.
Incidence of colorectal cancer is strongly associated with age, with the highest incidence among the elderly.
If you notice any unusual changes in your bathroom habits you should consult your doctor.
This may include experiencing blood in your stools, more frequent and loose stools, or abdominal pain.
Tenesmus is another early indicator of bowel cancer.
What is tenesmus?
The feeling that you need to poop even though it's already empty.
This condition may include straining or discomfort during bowel movements.
Despite all this pain and strain, there is little or no poo.
Tenesmus can be painful, especially if it is accompanied by cramps or other gastrointestinal symptoms. It may continue.
Tenesmus often refers to crampy pain in the rectum that gives a person the feeling of needing to go to the bathroom, even if they have already done so.
Tenesmus
- Feeling the need to poop frequently
- Urgency to have bowel movements
- Straining and discomfort during bowel movements
- Poor pooping
- } I feel as if I can't completely empty my bowels.
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Getty Images/iStockphoto)Other possible causes of tenesmus:
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Constipation
- Proctitis (meaning infection or inflammatory bowel disease)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Rectal Prolapse
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) of the rectum
- Viral, bacterial, or parasitic infections of the colon
- Anorectal motility disorders
- Certain types of abdominal surgery
- Rectal abscesses.
Your doctor may recommend a specialist who can diagnose the cause of tenesmus.
Describe your medical history, family history, and other accompanying symptoms.
Testing may also be recommended to further analyze the underlying cause of bowel problems.
A physical examination can also be used to properly diagnose tenesmus.
Helps the doctor see if there is any inflammation or abnormalities around the rectum.
