For most people, a tummy ache is just that. A simple tummy ache. It’s something we tend to take very casually. But, on occasion, a stomach ache can be indicative of a far more serious problem – digestive tract complications, colitis, and even cancer. Tackling these conditions at an early stage ensures you a better chance of survival. In cases involving colonic cancer and colitis, timely intervention can save the lives of 70-80% of patients. So, make it a point to visit your doctor regularly for check-ups. Best Colorectal Cancer in Ashok Vihar treatments offer advanced care for early and effective intervention. Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be named colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start.

SYMPTOMS OF COLORECTAL CANCER

  • Persistent constipation or diarrhea
  • An urgency to move the bowels
  • Rectal cramping, or rectal bleeding
  • Dark patches of blood in or on stool; or long, thin, “pencil stools”
  • Abdominal discomfort or bloating
  • Unexplained fatigue, loss of appetite, and/or weight loss
  • Pelvic pain, which occurs at later stages of the disease

RISK FACTORS

  • Older age (after 50)
  • Inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis
  • A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps
  • Lack of regular physical activity
  • Low fruit and vegetable intake
  • A low-fibre and high-fat diet
  • Overweight and obesity
  • Alcohol consumption
  • Tobacco use

TYPES OF COLORECTAL CANCER

Stage I: Cancer has grown through the mucosa and has invaded the muscular layer of the colon or rectum.
Stage II: Cancer has grown through the wall of the colon or rectum
Stage III: Cancer has grown through the inner lining or into the muscle layers of the intestine and spread to one to three lymph nodes
Stage IV: Cancer has spread to a different organs like lungs, bones, liver, lymph nodes, brain or spinal cord.

LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY FOR COLONIC & RECTAL CANCER

Should you observe any of the following symptoms, please refer to a specialist immediately.

ADVANTAGES OF A MINIMALLY INVASIVE APPROACH:

  • Bleeding from the rectum in patients above age 40
  • Altered bowel habits (> 6 weeks)
  • Weight loss or family history of cancer
  • Concealed Cosmetic Scar
  • Minimal Pain
  • Faster Recovery and Minimal Post-op Adhesions
  • Minimal Blood Loss as Compared to Normal Surgery