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HEALTH - Recent research from the University of Texas recently showed an increased risk of colorectal or colon cancer at a young age.
Cancer occurs due to growth of abnormal cells in the lining of the colon. In some cases, the cancer also stems from the growth of polyps in the colon.
If polyps are not removed immediately, it could be berkembamg become cancerous. Unfortunately, the disease is often too late to know, because there are no early warning signs or early emergence of colon cancer.
As quoted from WebMD, the symptoms usually appear when the tumor was larger. Handling the disease would normally be more difficult than if the cancer is found early.
Meanwhile, among other symptoms, abdominal pain, bloody bowel movements, constipation or diarrhea, weight loss for no apparent reason until exhaustion.
Doctors warned to regularly check gut health, especially if it has been over 50 years. General examination with colonoscopy. Moreover, if you have multiple risk factors.
There are risk factors that can not be changed, namely age and family history. Meanwhile, colon cancer risk factors related to lifestyle, such as frequent consumption of red meat is processed or cooked at high temperatures, obesity because too much fat intake, limited exercise, smoking, to alcohol consumption.
To prevent colon cancer, start with a balanced nutritious diet. American Cancer Society reminds to multiply the consumption of vegetables and fruit instead of high-fat foods.
The reason, a healthy diet and diligent exercise can prevent up to 45 percent of colon cancer.
