Colon Cancer Symptoms Stool Color
Certain colors of bms or stools can be a warning sign of cancer.
Colon cancer symptoms stool color. Rectal bleeding can also be caused by hemorrhoids. When the colon does not absorb enough water people with colon cancer can produce frequently loose runny stools a symptom referred to as diarrhea the nci explains. Bright red blood in the stool typically indicates that there is bleeding in the rectum or colon which may be a sign of colon or rectal cancer. Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include.
Brown gray tan or yellow are all caused by your environment food you eat beverages you consume and even the level of stress you are experiencing at that time in your life says sander r. A persistent change in your bowel habits including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your. New onset of bright red blood in the stool always deserves an evaluation. Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool persistent abdominal discomfort such as cramps gas or pain a feeling that your bowel doesn t.
Whole body symptoms like unintentional weight loss loss of appetite or unusual tiredness may also occur in colon cancer. People who develop any of the stool symptoms associated with colon cancer should seek care from a physician as soon as possible5.