What are the symptoms of Colon cancer? What about colon infections?
Hey, The only way to know if you have colorectal cancer (colon cancer) is a biopsy of the colon or rectal area that appears cancerous as Denisedds said. These tests can be performed by a gastrointerologist or a colon and rectal surgeon. However the symptoms that should send you to one of these specialists for testing are:- Usually the first symptom is bright red rectal bleeding. This does not always mean that you have colon cancer but you should seek medical care for this symptom as colorectal cancers often bleed. If the cancer is far from the rectum instead of bright red bleeding, a sign of colon cancer is dark, tarry stools, another symptom that should send you straight to the doctor. Bleeding into the intestine results in a low blood count or anemia. A symptom of anemia is lack of energy. In any unexplained anemia the diagnosis of colon cancer must be considered. New onset constipation is another symptom. As the cancer grows it begins to block the intestine so stools cannot pass. Wi
