2023-06-22 06:03:59
colon and rectum cancer
Dr. Wirawut Imsamran, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said that colon and rectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in many countries around the world. With the changing lifestyles of the population, the incidence of colon and rectal cancer is increasing steadily. leading to major causes of death and public health problems that are becoming more serious every year In Thailand, colon and rectum cancer is one of the five most common cancers in Thai people. There is a higher incidence of the disease every year. Currently, it is the 3rd most common in males and the 2nd in females.
Dr. Napa Siriwiwattanakul, M.D. Director of the National Cancer Institute said that the lifestyle of Thai people has changed a lot from the past, especially consumption behavior such as high-fat foods. Fast food has become more and more popular. eating charred grilled food Food from re-frying oil and processed meat It is considered an important risk factor for the disease. There are also other risk factors such as smoking, drinking alcohol. lack of exercise being overweight as well as having a family history or having a polyp in the colon, etc. Colon cancer starts from intestinal polyps (polyp) and develops into cancer over a period of about 10-15 years. Symptoms in the early stages of the disease There will be symptoms only as the disease progresses to the final stages. As a result, the treatment does not work as well as it should. The common symptoms of the disease include abnormal defecation. Constipation alternating with diarrhea Frequent defecation, incomplete defecation, mucus or mucus mixed with blood, or may have fresh blood. Decreased size of the stool and have abdominal pain, distension, flatulence, colic, etc. However, colon and rectal cancer is a cancer that can be screened to find cancer in the early stages. As a result, the treatment is effective and there is a high chance of cure. People aged 50 years and over should be screened for colorectal cancer by checking for latent blood in the stool once a year. If abnormal, colonoscopy should be performed. In case of polyps or abnormalities in the large intestine The doctor will perform a biopsy on that area for further diagnosis.
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