As the saying goes, nine out of ten people suffer from hemorrhoids. With the changes in people’s lifestyle and diet, more and more people suffer from hemorrhoids.

Blood in stool, Many people think hemorrhoids cause bleeding, It’s not a big problem, just go to the pharmacy and buy some medicines to wipe it down. But what they don’t know is that rectal cancer and hemorrhoids have very similar symptoms. If they are not detected in time, it is likely that treatment will be delayed, resulting in aggravation of the disease and even life safety.

Contemplating rectal cancer for hemorrhoids can be ‘deadly’ if careless

< p data-track="4">1. Age of onset

The high incidence of these two diseases Age is different, hemorrhoids may occur at all stages, and rectal cancer is different, generally occurs in middle-aged and elderly people. The symptoms of hemorrhoids are usually accompanied by constipation and prolonged defecation, which is caused by inattentive diet, such as eating foods that are not easy to digest. Rectal cancer, as the name suggests, it is a type of cancer, and it is also related to eating habits, but eating habits are not the decisive factor. It is also affected by body resistance, environment and genetics.

2. Blood status

regardless Whether it is rectal cancer or hemorrhoids, there will be blood in the stool, but The blood in the two diseases is different. Blood in the stool caused by hemorrhoids, blood and stool will not mix together, and will not produce other disease-like substances. But rectal cancer is just the opposite, not only mixed together, but also accompanied by some pathological substances, such as some mucus or pus.

3. Stool shape

Normal The stools excreted under these conditions are generally elongated and cylindrical in shape, while the shape of stools in patients with rectal cancer can change and it is irregular in shape. If the shape of the stool becomes thinner, thenthere is a tumor in the bowel. When the stool is formed, if one side is squeezed, it will cause the shape to become thinner.

4, bowel habits

According to survey data, a normal person has a bowel movement rate of 1 to 3 times a day1~3, or span>Every two days. If you have rectal cancer, tumors in the intestines can irritate the intestines, triggering the urge to have a bowel movement, which can lead to an increase in the number of bowel movements. However, patients with hemorrhoids generally have symptoms of constipation, usually manifested as more difficult defecation than others. The difference between the two can also be distinguished by the number of defecations.

5. Identify by digital rectal examination

If you have some intestinal symptoms in your life, and you cannot distinguish between hemorrhoids and rectal cancer, you can go to a professional hospital to choose a digital rectal examination. During the examination, if cauliflower-shaped lumpsIn the intestinal tract, and there is some blood or other mucus, the possibility of rectal cancer will be higher. On the contrary, if there is no such situation, it is hemorrhoids. To make sure your body is more visible, do a colonoscopy.

What is the danger of rectal cancer?

1. Impact on quality of life

Rectal cancer patients are often accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms in their lives. If it is a low-lying rectal cancer, some patients need to go to the hospital for bowel reconstruction surgery, andwill be accompanied by intractable pain. When cancer cells begin to metastasize, the body Other internal organs will be very adversely affected, endangering the safety of the patient’s life.

2. Life-threatening patients

Through the survey of patients in recent years, the survival rate of rectal cancer patients is about 60%~70%. If detected in time, the survival rate can be above 90%.If If not detected in time, the survival rate is only 10% to 20%. Like other cancers, the treatment rate of rectal cancer in the advanced stage is very low, so how to prevent and detect rectal cancer early?

How can rectal cancer be prevented?

1. Adjust your diet

Try to Reduce oily foods, as well as reduce energy, red meat, and fat intake.For high-oil, high-fat, and high-sugar foods, eat as little as you can. Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and eat more foods rich in dietary fiber.These foods can promote gastrointestinal motility and prevent constipation and other diseases as early as possible.

2. Develop good living habits

At ordinary times, you must pay attention to a moderate amount of exercise, because exercise can improve your body’s immunity, promote blood circulation, and reduce the incidence of rectal cancer.

3. Quit smoking and drinking

Smoking and drinking will induce various diseases and cause great harm to the body. Usually, we should try to drink less and smoke less.

4. Control of precancerous lesions

If you have a history of adenomas or polyps, you should learn to control the disease, avoid causing lesions, and intervene in time to avoid rectal cancer.

5. Regular physical examinations

especially span>For middle-aged and elderly people over the age of 40, colonoscopy once every five years is very necessary, so as to detect their disease in time, so as not to cause Intestinal diseases and lesions.