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Description of disease:

Colorectal cancer also called large bowel cancer attack colon, rectum and the appendix but colon cancer is the most common among them though. It affects people over 40 years old.

There are many risk conditions that cause colorectal cancer:
- heredity
- unbalanced diet - low in fiber, natural vitamins, calcium but rich in fat and meat
- age
- frequent constipations
- low physical activity
- tobacco smoking

Symptoms:


anemia (red blood cells deficiency)
black, tarry feces
bleeding from vulva
bloating and abdominal fullness
fever
hypertension
loss of appetite
stomach ache
weight loss



Research:


Colonoscopy
Computed tomography
Stool examination
USG of the abdominal cavity



Doctors :


Gastroenterologist


General Surgeon


Oncologist





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