Bowel cancer symptoms: The ‘sudden’ and ‘strong’ sensation that could be an urgent warning
Bowel cancer is the second biggest cancer in the UK, but if people visit their GP about potential symptoms early enough, it can be treated. Though many of the symptoms of this form of cancer are found when going to the toilet, others can occur “suddenly”.
People who think they might have symptoms are urged not to be “embarrassed” or to “ignore” any concerns they might have, according to the charity Bowel Cancer UK.
In some cases, your stomach might be giving you a “strong” warning sign.
According to the charity, “sudden, strong pains in the stomach area” could be an indication that there is a blockage in the bowel.
This is often caused by a tumour growing within, known as a “bowel obstruction”.
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“Bowel cancer is very treatable but the earlier it’s diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.
‘People whose cancer is diagnosed at an early stage have a much higher chance of successful treatment than those whose cancer has become more widespread.”
Many people with these symptoms don’t have bowel cancer at all, and other health conditions can cause similar sensations.
However, regardless of the cause, seeing a doctor is of the utmost importance.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Diverticular disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Ulcerative colitis
Any concerns, even if things “just don’t feel right”, should be addressed with your GP, according to the bowel cancer charity.
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