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Mo Guangding, 62, who lives in Zhejiang, is a jade carving master. He has been doing this for decades, and it is a craft that has been passed down from his ancestors. Mo Guangding is not only very skilled, but also likes jade carving. He often sat there without moving his body all day, and sometimes even forgot to sleep and eat in order to study technology.
On April 23, 2022, when Mo Guangding was carving jade pendants at home, he suddenly felt a dull pain in his abdomen. He thought it was because he hadn't eaten breakfast, so he got up and went to a nearby breakfast shop to buy some meat buns. After eating, I felt that the discomfort disappeared, so I didn't pay much attention to it.
Since then, Mo Guangding has occasionally felt some stomach pain and constipation, but he has never paid attention to his body and has not paid much attention to these details in life.
On May 17, 2022, when Mo Guangding was having dinner at his son's house, he suddenly felt a tingling pain in his abdomen, which made him pale, covered in cold sweat, and the clothes on his back were soaked. Seeing that his condition was not right, his son hurriedly sent him to the hospital.
When I arrived at the hospital, the results of abdominal ultrasound showed that there was a polypoid lesion about 1.8cm in size in the right lower abdomen, with a clear lesion boundary and a hard texture, which seemed to be a fibroid-like lesion. No obvious abnormalities were found in other abdominal organs. In this way, Mo Guangding was found to have intestinal polyps.
Intestinal polyps are lesions that occur on the surface of the intestinal mucosa and generally appear as abnormally growing protruding tissues in the intestinal lumen. It is generally more common in males, and the probability of lesions increases with age. Intestinal polyps are mainly divided into inflammatory polyps and adenomatous polyps. Inflammatory polyps often disappear on their own after the inflammation has been treated. However, adenomatous polyps have a tendency to become malignant.
The doctor advised Mo Guangding to undergo endoscopic resection surgery as soon as possible, and to have a pathological examination after the polyp was removed to rule out the risk of cancer and avoid further development of the disease. Mo Guangding was still a little reluctant, in his opinion, this was all a minor illness, and there was no need for surgery.
So the doctor patiently explained to him that in clinical practice, intestinal polyps are indeed collectively called polyps before the pathological nature is determined. However, this polyp tissue has the possibility of becoming cancerous. Therefore, early detection and treatment are needed to rule out this part of the risk. Otherwise, it will be too late to find out the treatment when the disease is later staged.
Listening to the doctor's words, Mo Guangding also understood, so he agreed to endoscopic resection surgery. Soon, Mo Guangding underwent surgery to remove polyps locally. When he went back to the hospital for a follow-up examination one week after the operation, the doctor told him that there was no obvious abnormality in the resection margin of the lesion, and suggested that he should come back regularly for follow-up in the future to rule out the possibility of recurrence or other complications.
Mo Guangding promised to do well, but as soon as he was busy carving, he threw all these things into his mind. As for the re-examination, I completely forgot about it.
On November 26, 2022, when Mo Guangding went to the toilet at home, he suddenly found that he had blood in his stool, his face was pale, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, he had no strength in his body, he seemed to be floating when he walked, his eyes were still a little unable to see clearly, and his abdomen had been aching faintly. After resting for an afternoon, the symptoms did not ease at all, Mo Guangding was so uncomfortable that he had to call his son and ask him to come and pick him up and take him to the hospital for a check-up.
The results of the examination showed that fecal occult blood (+), blood CEA42ng/ml, and colonoscopy showed that an irregular nodule of 5.0×6.0cm could be seen in the transitional part of the rectosigmoid colon, accompanied by erosive ulcer bleeding on the surface of the bulge, stiff tube wall, and lack of peristalsis.
The doctor told Mo Guangding that his condition may not be very good, and he needs to do a pathological examination. This time, Mo Guangding didn't refuse again, he was tortured by this illness at this time, and he didn't even have the strength to speak. It didn't take long for the pathological examination results to come out, and Mo Guangding was finally diagnosed with colon cancer.
Colon cancer is a malignant tumor that occurs in the colon and is a disease of the digestive system. It is generally related to people's excessive consumption of red meat, such as pork, beef, etc. In addition, poor eating habits can also increase the risk of developing the disease. For example, people who often eat processed foods, such as cured and smoked meats, high-fat foods, etc., do not like to eat fresh vegetables and fruits, and people who do not exercise much are prone to high rates. According to research, the age of onset of colon cancer is generally between 40~50 years old.
When Mo Guangding learned that he had been diagnosed with colon cancer, his heart instantly collapsed. His eyes widened, his shoulders trembled, and he asked with some uncontrollable emotion: "Didn't he have a polyp removed last time, how could it grow again?
The doctor inspected Mo Guangding's medical records, and after carefully inquiring about his usual diet and living habits, he couldn't help but shake his head, sighed and said: "You belong to the high-risk group of bowel cancer, when intestinal polyps occur, you must be treated in time, and colonoscopy and other related items must be examined." If detected early, it can effectively prevent the risk of bowel cancer. When you go to the toilet on a weekday, when the following five types of intestinal polyps appear in the body, you should be vigilant, which is a pity. ”
The first feature is a change in bowel habits
When intestinal polyps are present, there is often a change in bowel habits, which is manifested by the change from regular bowel movements to constipation or diarrhea during bowel movements. Intestinal lesions may also cause changes in the frequency and timing of bowel movements, such as once a day to three times a day, or once every three days. When there is an abnormality in the body, it is necessary to be vigilant in time.
The second feature is the occurrence of hematochezia or bloody stools
Blood in the stool is a common feature of gastrointestinal disorders, and abnormal signs should be detected when there is blood in the stool or when there is blood on toilet paper. Blood in the stool is usually a disease of the digestive system and needs to be distinguished from diseases such as hemorrhoids.
The third characteristic is abdominal pain and discomfort during bowel movements
When intestinal polyps appear, they cause intestinal disorders, resulting in stomach pain or stomach pain during defecation, and sometimes dull pain. This is a signal of the intestines, when the body is unwell, you should go to the hospital for examination in time, early detection and early treatment.
The fourth characteristic is the feeling of not having finished after a bowel movement
Feeling that you are not clean after defecation, resulting in repeated squatting on the toilet, is also a manifestation of intestinal polyps in the body. This sensation means that there may be polyps, mucosal prolapse or cancerous changes in the intestines, which need to be paid attention to in time.
The fifth feature is abnormal bowel movements
Intestinal polyps can cause changes in the shape of the stool, because the intestinal polyp occupies the space in the intestine, resulting in the narrowing of the stool shape, and when the stool shape changes to a narrow and thin strip, it is necessary to be alert to the possibility of a foreign body inside the intestinal lumen. An abnormal stool shape is often a sign of polyps or the possibility of precancerous lesions.
Therefore, timely detection of abnormalities in the body and regular physical examination can help to detect diseases early and improve the prognosis of diseases. In addition, most intestinal diseases are closely related to unhealthy diet, and the first step to prevent intestinal diseases is to improve dietary habits. In life, we should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, because vegetables and fruits are rich in dietary fiber and vitamins, as well as trace elements, etc., which help to promote the health of the intestinal environment, timely discharge of toxins and harmful substances in the intestines, and reduce the risk and probability of various intestinal diseases.
To sum up, when the above five characteristics appear in the body, it needs to be paid attention to in time, and serious cases need to go to the hospital for examination in time. In addition, quitting smoking and drinking, exercising moderately, and eating regularly can also help maintain intestinal health.