Dr. Sermed Mezher urges people to immediately made an appointment with a doctorif they notice when visiting the toilet three specific symptoms. This warning comes as new research reveals that the incidence of a specific type of cancer in young people is rising sharplyhe writes
Doctor in a video published on the TikTok social network, he approached the issue colon and rectal cancer (colorectal cancer). This disease can affect both the anus and the colon itself. In recent years, the medical community has been seriously concerned about the rising trend of this disease among young people.
A report published in the specialist journal The Lancet revealed that the disease is spreading faster in younger age groups than any other. In 2019 they created patients under the age of 55 account for 20 percent of all diagnoses, which is about twice as many as in 1995.
dr. Mezher shared an excerpt from NBC News on the social network. “A new study shows that the incidence of rectal cancer is increasing two to three times faster compared to colon cancer. If this trend continues, rectal cancer mortality in people under 50 will surpass colon cancer mortality by 2035,” the report said. “Colorectal cancer is not just a disease of the elderly. So what should you watch out for?” responded to the published information.
At the same time, he emphasized that it is crucial to know the symptoms of colon cancer. “It’s important that people know about these changes because recognizing the symptoms can lead to early diagnosis. And if colorectal cancer is caught at an early stage, the five-year survival rate is high – up to 95 percent,” explained the expert.
He especially drew attention to three symptoms that show up on the toilet:
- Persistent blood in the stool
- Changes in emptying (change in stool rhythm)
- A feeling of incomplete emptying of the bowels
He also added that warning signs can also be unexplained weight loss a unexplained bloating. “If you have these symptoms, make an appointment with your doctor immediately. And anyone who is eligible for colon cancer screeningshould attend it. Many people who have been diagnosed with this cancer could have gone for screening, but they didn’t and later regretted it.” described a situation that is common among patients.
The British National Health Service (NHS) lists the following symptoms of colon cancer:
- Changes in stool, such as unusually soft stools, diarrhea or constipationwhich are not common in your country
- The need to go to the toilet more often or less often as usual
- Blood in the stoolwhich can be red or black
- Bleeding from the anus
- A frequent feeling that you need to have a bowel movement, even if you just got off the toilet
- Abdominal pain
- A palpable lump in the abdomen
- Bloating and gas
- Weight loss for no apparent reason
- Feeling very tired for no reason
You should see your GP if you experience any of the symptoms of colon cancer three weeks or longer. According to Cancer Research UK, there are around 48,000 new cases of colon cancer in the UK each year, making it the fourth most common form of cancer in the country.
