How Does Colon Cancer Affect The Body
Published on Feb 06 2010, in the categories: Consequences
Colon cancer is caused by unknown factors, and unfortunately the cure is unknown also. This disease is one of the most deadly afflictions in the world. The medical world is still in a constant state of gathering information in order to learn more regarding this terrible disease, develop a treatment and overall diminishment of the risk and the annual fifty thousand death that occur in the world. The problems start when trying to determine its causes and effect in the early stages of development. If the colon cancer is detected early enough, it has a cure rate of almost ninety percent. If undetected or too much time goes and still untreated…it can have terrible effects on the body.
The colon lies between the rectum and the small intestine. The colon's responsibility is to absorb minerals from the undigested alimentary products, followed by a process of metamorphosis in which the undigested rests.
are turned into excretions eliminated afterwards through the rectum orifice. For a normal and healthy individual this is a standard process that remains consistent. But when a polyp is present or a tumor of malignant essence, the whole colon and its role it’s compromised.
The early symptoms are not so visible or noticeable. First the sufferer may experience a fast and unexpected weight loss( this is because of the irritable bowel syndrome’s action and the fact that the nutritive substances are not absorbed fast enough- this is both a symptom and an effect of the colon cancer), bowel change (and the irritable bowel syndrome, this describes an abnormal function or dysfunction of the gastro and intestinal tract), the fatigue sensation and sometimes anemia was reported( anemia comes from the cancerous cells that produce tumors on the ride part of the colon.
The presence of polyps in the colon area and surrounding tissue can obstruct the stool normal elimination process, creating intestinal pains and constipation. Another effect in the early stages of development can be diarrhea, or sometimes an alternative constipation followed by diarrhea problems. This problems induced by the polyps’ presence can lead to very uncomfortable cramps and other stomach related pains.
Other effects consist in a small discharge of blood in the stool, an affection called melena. This affection can indicate a polyps’ presence in lower part of the intestine. An indication of the polyps’ position is the color of the blood. The brighter the color the more close to the rectum it is.
Once fully developed a colon cancer can affect other parts of the body as well. All the cancerous cells may penetrate the surrounding tissue and so contaminating the whole body. It enters the blood stream and affects the lymphatic system. With the tissue already damaged, the implemented cancerous cells can begin creating other polyps or tumors.
One fact remains a certainty , while you read this 5 people have already died of this terrible affliction.
The colon lies between the rectum and the small intestine. The colon's responsibility is to absorb minerals from the undigested alimentary products, followed by a process of metamorphosis in which the undigested rests.
are turned into excretions eliminated afterwards through the rectum orifice. For a normal and healthy individual this is a standard process that remains consistent. But when a polyp is present or a tumor of malignant essence, the whole colon and its role it’s compromised.
The early symptoms are not so visible or noticeable. First the sufferer may experience a fast and unexpected weight loss( this is because of the irritable bowel syndrome’s action and the fact that the nutritive substances are not absorbed fast enough- this is both a symptom and an effect of the colon cancer), bowel change (and the irritable bowel syndrome, this describes an abnormal function or dysfunction of the gastro and intestinal tract), the fatigue sensation and sometimes anemia was reported( anemia comes from the cancerous cells that produce tumors on the ride part of the colon.
The presence of polyps in the colon area and surrounding tissue can obstruct the stool normal elimination process, creating intestinal pains and constipation. Another effect in the early stages of development can be diarrhea, or sometimes an alternative constipation followed by diarrhea problems. This problems induced by the polyps’ presence can lead to very uncomfortable cramps and other stomach related pains.
Other effects consist in a small discharge of blood in the stool, an affection called melena. This affection can indicate a polyps’ presence in lower part of the intestine. An indication of the polyps’ position is the color of the blood. The brighter the color the more close to the rectum it is.
Once fully developed a colon cancer can affect other parts of the body as well. All the cancerous cells may penetrate the surrounding tissue and so contaminating the whole body. It enters the blood stream and affects the lymphatic system. With the tissue already damaged, the implemented cancerous cells can begin creating other polyps or tumors.
One fact remains a certainty , while you read this 5 people have already died of this terrible affliction.
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