Early colorectal cancer does not make any symptoms. When the cancer grows larger, people with colorectal cancer may experience the following symptoms.
Changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool that lasts for more than a few days
Cramping, abdominal pain and abdominal distention
Rectal bleeding, dark stools, or blood in the stool
Weakness and fatigue
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.
What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
Early colorectal cancer does not make any symptoms. When the cancer grows larger, people with colorectal cancer may experience the following symptoms.
Changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool that lasts for more than a few days
Cramping, abdominal pain and abdominal distention
Rectal bleeding, dark stools, or blood in the stool
Weakness and fatigue
Other health problems may also cause these symptoms. Only a doctor can tell for sure. A person with any of these symptoms should tell the doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.