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Colon cancer

Cause

1. Aging population

2. Western-style eating habits

3. Obesity and alcohol consumption

4. Smoking

Decrease in physical activity level 5

6. Family history

7. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

 

Prevention

1. Exercise regularly

2. Consume enough vegetables and fruits

3. Refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming coffee

4. Regular colonoscopy

 

Symptoms

1. Changes in bowel habits

Frequent diarrhea or constipation

Feeling of residual stool after bowel movement

4. Dark red bloody stool

5. Abdominal discomfort and pain

6. Fatigue, weight loss, loss of appetite, vomiting

 

Regular check-up every 5 years for those over 40 years old

 

 

After surgery

Water intake and soft food consumption after 1-2 days

Light walking recovery process

Discharge within 4 to 5 days after surgery with bowel movement

Outpatient visit in 2 to 3 weeks

Whether undergoing chemotherapy