If there is cancer in the body, the anus will know it first? Be alert to the approach of cancer

If there is a risk of cancer in the body, the anus may send out warning signals through the following 4 discomforts, so you need to be vigilant and seek medical attention in time:

I. Anal bleeding

• Manifestation characteristics: Anal bleeding is a common symptom, which may be manifested as bright red or dark red blood in the stool, or slight bleeding in the anal area.
• Potential risks: Malignant tumors such as rectal cancer and anal cancer may cause local damage and bleeding due to tumor invasion of surrounding tissues. It needs to be distinguished from hemorrhoid bleeding, which is usually bright red and drip-like or spray-like.
• Response suggestions: In case of continuous or repeated bleeding, you should immediately seek medical attention for professional examination.

II. Anal pain

• Manifestation characteristics: The anal area may feel continuous pain or discomfort, especially after defecation, which may be accompanied by frequent defecation but incomplete defecation.
• Potential risks: The stimulation and compression of the anus or rectum by the tumor is the main cause of pain, so you need to be alert to malignant tumors such as rectal cancer.
• Coping suggestions: When there is long-term pain or changes in bowel habits, you should seek medical attention in time.

III. Anal itching and increased secretions

• Performance characteristics: Persistent itching of the skin around the anus, which may be accompanied by redness, swelling, ulcers, and increased secretions.
• Potential risks: Tumor secretions irritate the skin around the anus or block the intestines, causing stool retention, which may cause itching and abnormal secretions.
• Coping suggestions: When persistent itching is accompanied by increased secretions, you need to seek medical attention for professional examination in time.

IV. Changes in bowel habits and characteristics

Performance characteristics:

• Abnormal bowel movement frequency: It may be manifested as alternating constipation and diarrhea, or a significant increase/decrease in the number of bowel movements.
• Changes in stool characteristics: The stool may become thinner, flatter, or contain mucus, pus and blood.

1. Potential risks: Tumors block or irritate the intestines, causing difficulty in defecation, changes in shape or disordered habits.
2. Coping suggestions: When such symptoms occur, you need to seek medical attention in time to check the risk of intestinal tumors.