Colorectal cancer is now becoming a serious threat for millennials and Gen-X. While earlier it was considered a disease of older people, now the younger generation is also falling prey to it.

Colorectal cancer is now becoming a serious threat for millennials and Gen-X. While earlier it was considered a disease of older people, now the younger generation is also falling prey to it. In European countries, many teenagers and adults are losing their lives due to colorectal cancer. Due to reasons like changing lifestyle, irregular eating habits and stress, cases of this cancer are increasing rapidly among the youth. 

Such diseases can be treated in the first stage, but when they reach the last stage, the problems for the patient increase even more. Today we will know how colorectal cancer occurs, how its symptoms appear and how it is treated. If you or someone in your family is below 50 years of age, then it is important to pay special attention to the symptoms mentioned below,

What is colorectal cancer?

Colorectal cancer is cancer that occurs in the large intestine and rectum. It occurs in the form of a lump on the lining of the rectum and intestines, which is called a polyp. This cancer begins with a small polyp and over time the polyps turn into cancer.  

Causes of colorectal cancer

- Genetic variants increase the risk of this disease.

- Being overweight.

- Unhealthy lifestyle like eating oily and floury food from outside, consuming less vegetables and including food in the diet that lacks protein and fiber. 

- Consuming intoxicants like alcohol can increase the risk of such diseases.

- Lack of physical exercise in your lifestyle.

Symptoms of colorectal cancer

- Rapid weight loss.

- You have diarrhea and constipation. 

- Pain in the waist, stomach and legs. 

- Red, black and brown blood coming out while using the toilet.

- Problems like weakness, gas, bloating and vomiting in the body. 

- If this cancer spreads to your entire body, you may get jaundice due to which your eyes will turn yellow.     

Treatment of colorectal cancer

The only treatment for colorectal cancer is surgery. With the help of surgery, cancer will be removed from inside the patient's body and the intestines will be reproduced. However, the treatment of this disease depends on the stage and health of the person. The healthier you are, the faster you will be able to recover. Along with this, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, carosurgery are also necessary in this treatment. All these therapies depend on the stage of the patient's cancer.

Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.