Recognize the Risk Factors and Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer is Here

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Steak, burgers, roast duck, pizza and a variety of other fat-rich foods is certainly delicious. But did you know, eat these foods without being accompanied fiber foods and counterbalanced with sports, can triggers colon cancer or colorectal cancer.

Triggering the growth of polyps can develop into colon cancer. Colorectal cancer up to now is one of the most deadly cancers. For it, let's recognize the risk factors and his symptoms.

According to Dr. Aru W. Sudoyo, SpPD-KHOM, FACP until now indeed not yet obviously known the exact cause of this cancer. "But there are several factors that can trigger the risk is genetic, age, unhealthy eating patterns, less physical activity, diabetes, obesity, smoking and alcohol consumption," said Dr. Aru.

It was mentioned by him in the event Roche Media Health Forum with the theme of 'Right On Target Colorectal Cancer' which took place in Shabu-Shabu Resto IMAE, lt 5 Pacific Place Mall SCBD, Address Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53 Jakarta.

According to Dr. Aru, this cancer will usually show symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract. Here are some from his symptoms:

1. Changes in defecate habits include the frequency and consistency of defecate that is not clear lasted more than 6 weeks.
2. The weight loss without a clear reason
3. Bleeding in the colon. It is characterized with the discovery of blood in the stool during defecation
4. Pain in the stomach or part back
5. Stomach still feels full though already defecation
6. Weak sense or fatigue

Well, if you have these symptoms, immediately do early detection and screening. There are several options offered to diagnose. For example, the examination through the rectum (rectal), barium enema (With how to enter a small tube into the rectum and enter the liquid barium into the colon. Usually before doing this, you will be asked to fasting for a few hours).

Ultrasound (USG), is an examination with the sound waves to take pictures on the inside of body as well as virtual colonoscopy / CT colonography can also be an option. However, virtual colonoscopy is a new technique that is still unclear its accuracy.