Defecation is a basic activity of life, generally speaking, it is normal to have a defecation every 1~2 days or 1~2 times a day. If you have too frequent bowel movements, you should be alert to whether cancer is "knocking on the door".
Case
26-year-old Xiaoli engaged in the self-media industry after graduation, worked very diligently and hard, and soon achieved economic freedom, and her life was getting better and better. But not long ago, she found that she went to the toilet more often, and she had to poop almost 5 times a day, and it took about half an hour each time.
At first, Xiaoli didn't pay attention to it, thinking that it was caused by a bad stomach. But more than half a month has passed, and the symptoms of frequent bowel movements have not been alleviated at all. In order not to affect her work, Xiaoli decided to seek medical examination, and the results showed that a tumor of about 5cm appeared in her liver, which was confirmed to be an advanced liver cancer.
Isn't it just a little more frequent bowel movements? Why is it still related to cancer?
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Frequent bowel movements
May be closely related to 3 types of cancer
In the case of excluding a bad stomach, the normal bowel movements suddenly become frequent, and the following three types of cancer should be vigilant.
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hepatocarcinoma
The liver is closely related to the digestive system, and when liver cancer occurs, the normal functioning of the digestive system may also be affected, resulting in frequent bowel movements.
According to doctors, diarrhea or a typical symptom of early liver cancer, at present, about 50% of patients with primary liver cancer have frequent diarrhea before being diagnosed, and these patients will go to the toilet about 5~10 times a day.
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pancreatic cancer
The pancreas has dual functions of endocrine and exocrine - endocrine mainly secretes insulin and glucagon to maintain blood sugar balance; Extocrine secretion is mainly the secretion of pancreatic juice, which enters the duodenum along with the pancreatic duct to help the intestines digest food.
If pancreatic cancer occurs, the secretion of pancreatic juice is abnormal or cannot enter the intestine smoothly, which can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and frequent bowel movements such as diarrhea.
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Colorectal cancer (colorectal cancer)
Under normal circumstances, after the feces are formed, they will be pushed to the rectum under the action of intestinal peristalsis, and when the feces accumulate to a sufficient amount, it will exert a certain pressure on the intestinal wall, causing a defecation reflex and producing the urge to defecate.
In the case of bowel cancer, the tumor will continuously irritate the intestinal mucosa, causing damage to the intestinal mucosa and causing intestinal dysfunction, resulting in an increase in the frequency of stool or a feeling of incomplete bowel movements.
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Frequent bowel movements caused by cancer
May be accompanied by these features
Whether it is liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, or bowel cancer, it is likely to be accompanied by the following characteristics while causing frequent bowel movements.
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Liver cancer, pancreatic cancer: stool with oil splashes
If the occurrence of liver cancer and pancreatic cancer affects the secretion and discharge of bile and pancreatic juice, the fat eaten can not be fully digested and absorbed, and it will be directly discharged through the intestines, forming steatorrhea, that is, there are oil flowers in the feces.
This kind of steatorrhea is often characterized by high frequency (several or even a dozen times of diarrhea per day) and long-lasting (diarrhea can continue for several months).
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Liver cancer, pancreatic cancer: white stool
- Liver cancer: Normally, after bile enters the intestines, it will be metabolized into fecal bilidin, making the poop yellow-brown. If liver cancer obstructs the secretion or excretion of bile, there is no bile involved in the digestive tract, and the stool will appear grayish clay.
- Pancreatic cancer: The pancreatic duct and the common bile duct have a junction, and pancreatic cancer may compress the common bile duct, which can cause the bile duct to dilate, or cause complete obstruction of the bile duct, or cause the bile to be unable to drain smoothly, making the stool clay-colored.
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Liver cancer, bowel cancer: blood in the stool or black stool
- Liver cancer: The liver has the function of blood clotting, and when liver cancer occurs, it may lead to insufficient synthesis of coagulation factors, which in turn leads to coagulation disorders and bleeding. If the bleeding occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, blood or black stools may occur.
- Bowel cancer: Intestinal tumors may rupture and bleed, and bloody stools may appear. If the tumor occurs in the ascending colon, the blood is oxidized and may appear as melena; If the tumor is in the descending colon, it may appear as bloody stool; If the tumor is in the rectum, blood may appear in the stool. In addition, because the tumor occupies the intestinal lumen, the stool may become thinner or grooved.
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A Practical "Treasure Book"
Help you prevent cancer and have normal bowel movements
Freezing three feet is not a day's cold, and the occurrence of cancer is not a matter of one or two days, as long as it is actively prevented, the occurrence and progression of cancer can be avoided to a large extent.
Coco has summarized the "practical prescriptions" for the prevention of the above 3 types of cancer, so hurry up and write them down~
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Step 1: Stay away from disease-causing "killers"
(1) Common liver "killers": staying up late, drinking, loving to eat raw pickles, moldy food, high-fat diet, blind medication, frequent hair dyeing, inferior cosmetics, plastic products, frequent anger, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, etc.
(2) Common pancreatic "killers": smoking, high-sugar diet, high-fat diet, overeating, excessive drinking, Helicobacter pylori infection, staying up late, etc.
(3) Common intestinal "killers": love to eat barbecue smoked food, love to eat processed meat, love to drink sweet drinks, abuse of antibiotics, obesity, etc.
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Step 2: Strengthen organ protection
The human body has a strong "self-healing power", and even if the organs are damaged, as long as the degree is not serious, they can complete self-repair. Therefore, we can help organs heal themselves and strengthen their protection by supplementing nutrients.
(1) Supplement protein to help liver repair
A daily intake of 90g of high-quality protein is conducive to the repair and regeneration of liver cells. Milk, eggs, fish and shrimp, lean meat, beans and their products are all sources of high-quality protein.
(2) Supplement selenium to protect the pancreas
Selenium can not only promote the synthesis of pancreatic acinar, but also secrete amylase and lipase, and protect the exocrine function of the pancreas. It can also act directly on cancer cells, which is a "killer" of cancer cells and helps prevent cancer.
The national recommended daily selenium intake is 60~400 micrograms, but the mainland is a large country deficient in selenium, and many people have a serious shortage of selenium intake. It is recommended to eat more shellfish, seafood, quail eggs, garlic, mushrooms, purple potatoes and other selenium-containing foods every day, and those who need it can also take selenium supplements.
(3) Supplement probiotics to care for the intestines
The occurrence of intestinal diseases is often closely related to the imbalance of intestinal flora. When bowel cancer occurs, some harmful bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Bacteroides fragilis, are significantly increased; Some beneficial bacteria, such as lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, and certain butyric acid-producing bacteria, are significantly reduced.
Therefore, you can eat more fermented foods such as yogurt, kimchi, bean juice, and stinky mandarin fish to supplement probiotics and maintain the balance of intestinal flora. Probiotic supplements may also be taken as needed.
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Step 3: Do regular medical check-ups
A physical examination is equivalent to an overhaul of the body, which can detect abnormalities in time and avoid the occurrence of cancer unconsciously.
Suggestions: (1) People over 40 years old, regardless of whether they are unwell or not, should have a colonoscopy at least once, and they can also do a fecal occult blood test once a year; (2) Liver function and abdominal ultrasound examination should be carried out every year to check for liver and pancreatic problems.