Signs of colon cancer you should take note of in your thirties

Colon cancer (also called colorectal cancer) isn’t limited to older adults, increasing evidence shows risks are rising at younger ages. According to Mayo Clinic, early detection dramatically improves outcomes. Watch out for persistent changes in digestion or unexplained symptoms, even if you’re young. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Blood in Stool: One of the most common warning signs is bleeding. Blood in stool, bright red, or darker stool indicating digested blood should always be investigated and not dismissed. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Bowel Habits: Long term changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation, or a change in stool consistency can be an early signal. A pattern that persists for weeks rather than a few days is especially concerning. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Persistent Abdominal Cramping: Ongoing abdominal pain, cramps, gas, or bloating, especially when persistent and unexplained, may indicate issues in the colon. Frequent abdominal discomfort is a symptom to watch for. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Feeling Like Bowel Doesn’t Empty Fully: A frequent feeling that you need to have a bowel movement, even after you’ve just gone or a sense that you can’t empty your bowels fully can signal a blockage or mass in the colon, and should be checked. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Persistent Fatigue or Weakness: Chronic tiredness, weakness, or feeling unusually fatigued even with normal rest can sometimes be due to internal bleeding or reduced nutrient absorption from a tumour in the colon (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Unexplained Weight Loss: If you lose weight without trying no diet change, no increased exercise, it could indicate that the body is under stress. Unexplained weight loss as a potential red flag for colorectal cancer. (Source: Photo by unsplash)