Colon or colorectal cancer, also known as intestinal cancer, forms in the large intestine. It is considered the 7th most deadly cancer in India. Its risk is increasing rapidly in people under the age of 50 due to lifestyle habits. Let us tell you that its risk used to be highest in people who have crossed the age of 60.

According to the data of 2021, 65,358 people died in the country due to cancer in the intestine. Therefore, it is very important to identify its symptoms on time. In a video recently viral on Tik Tok, California doctor Joe Whittington has told about 4 such early symptoms of colon cancer, which patients usually ignore for a long time-

Early symptoms of intestinal cancer
Thin stool
If you notice that your stool is "abnormally thin", it may be a sign of intestine cancer. "This can be a sign of a mass in the colon caused by cancer. It's not just about size. Shape matters too," said Dr Jo.

Not feeling empty after you go to the toilet
If you go to the toilet but don't feel like you're emptying your bowels properly, you should speak to your doctor. Dr Jo said: "This feeling can be subtle but is an important sign of colon cancer, as it mimics constipation."

Back pain
Back pain is a common ailment that often occurs due to age or general stress. However, it can also mean something as scary as bowel cancer. Dr Jo explains that it occurs when a tumour in the colon presses on surrounding tissues and nerves, or if the cancer has spread to the spine or pelvis."

Bleeding in the stool
There are many causes for blood in the stool, but with cancer it can also indicate a tumour that is bleeding as it grows.