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Why did you have diarrhea again, this is the third diarrhea less than this week, at first one or two can be attributed to eating unclean things, but the successive diarrhea will inevitably make him a little suspicious, what is going on?
But come to think of it, Xiao still didn't take this matter too seriously, and he still did what he should do the next day. The days passed like this, but he became more and more haggard, and from time to time diarrhea made his body immune to antidiarrheal drugs, and in desperation, he had to embark on the road of seeking medical advice.
At this time, Xiao went to a small local clinic, and the result of the initial examination at that time may be intestinal polyps, and he was advised to take medicine for observation first. When he was about to go home after thanking him, the doctor hurriedly added: "Young man, if you don't get better after taking medicine, you have to go to a big hospital for a check-up, the equipment in our hospital is still relatively old." ”
Soon, a box of medicine bottomed out, and there was no obvious change in symptoms, but apparently he didn't listen to the doctor's words at the beginning, but chose to carry it hard. But the disease does not reason with him, and if he does not seek treatment in time, then the condition will only get worse.
A few months have passed, and Xiao Xiao seems to be almost thin, and at this time, Xiao Xiao also vaguely felt that things were not simple, and he didn't have time to think about it or went to a big hospital. After an authoritative examination, it was discovered that there was an intestinal polyp, as if it had developed into colorectal cancer!
Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the colon and rectum. According to research, colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide. And this disease also has four typical characteristics
The first characteristic is that colorectal cancer is a multifactorial disease. The incidence of colorectal cancer is mainly caused by a combination of various factors such as genetic factors, environmental factors and lifestyle. Genetic factors are one of the important causes of colorectal cancer, and people with a family history of colorectal cancer have a higher risk of developing the disease than the general population. At the same time, environmental factors also play a certain role in the occurrence of colorectal cancer, such as a high-fat, low-fiber diet and lack of exercise.
The second characteristic is that colorectal cancer develops slowly and the symptoms are not obvious. The early symptoms of colorectal cancer are very insidious and are often overlooked or mistaken for symptoms of other diseases. Once the symptoms are obvious, it is often a sign that the disease has entered an advanced stage. Early symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, changes in bowel movements, blood in the stool, etc., but these symptoms are non-specific and easy to ignore.
The third feature is that the diagnosis of colorectal cancer is mainly based on colonoscopy. Because the early symptoms are not obvious, patients are prone to delay seeking medical attention, resulting in advanced disease. Therefore, early screening for colorectal cancer is particularly important. In general, colonoscopy can help doctors find diseased tissue and perform pathological tests to determine whether it is cancer. In addition, imaging tests such as CT and MRI for colorectal cancer can also assist in accurate diagnosis.
The fourth feature is the diversification of treatment methods for colorectal cancer. Treatment varies depending on the stage of the disease and the patient's physical condition. Common treatments include surgical removal of diseased tissue, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.
Surgical excision is one of the main treatments and can be used to remove cancer cells by colorectal resection, local excision for indications, or radical resection. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be used as an adjunct before or after surgery to remove residual tumor or prevent recurrence.
A careful analysis of the disease experience can roughly correspond to the five stages of colorectal cancer, reminding many people to hurry up and check it, the earlier it is detected, the more likely it is to be cured, don't wait for the advanced stage to regret it!
Colorectal cancer is a serious tumor of the digestive system, and patients will have different symptoms and treatment options at different stages of disease progression.
Stage 1: Early colorectal cancer
Early colorectal cancer is when the tumour invades only the mucosa or submucosa of the intestinal wall and does not spread to surrounding tissues or lymph nodes. At this stage, most patients have no obvious symptoms or only mild symptoms such as indigestion, diarrhea, or constipation. Early-stage colorectal cancer is usually detected by regular medical check-ups or gastroscopy, and treatment is mainly surgical removal.
Stage 2: Locally progressive phase
Locally advanced is when colorectal cancer begins to invade surrounding tissues and lymph nodes. At this stage, the patient may experience more severe symptoms such as abdominal pain, blood in the stool, anemia, weight loss, etc. At this stage, in addition to surgical resection, radiation or chemotherapy may be used to control the progression of the tumor and relieve symptoms.
Stage III: Lymph node metastasis
Lymph node metastasis is when colorectal cancer has spread to lymph nodes but has not yet reached distant organs. At this stage, the patient may experience severe symptoms like intestinal obstruction, abdominal mass, nausea, vomiting, etc. Treatment is a combination of surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
Stage IV: Distant metastasis
Distant metastasis refers to the colorectal cancer that has spread to other organs, such as the liver, lungs, etc. At this stage, patients may experience obvious related symptoms such as jaundice, dyspnea, etc. Treatment is mainly chemotherapy and targeted therapy, and surgical resection is reserved for locally resectable tumors.
Stage 5: Advanced colorectal cancer
Advanced colorectal cancer is when a tumour spreads to multiple organs and has a serious impact on body function. At this stage, patients may experience severe systemic symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, progressive deterioration, etc. Treatment is mainly aimed at relieving symptoms and includes chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgical resection, and symptomatic management.
To sum up, the five stages of colorectal cancer are early colorectal cancer, locally advanced stage, lymph node metastasis, distant metastasis and advanced colorectal cancer. Depending on the progression stage, doctors will choose appropriate treatments to slow the progression of the disease, relieve symptoms, and improve the patient's quality of life.