What’s Behind the Rise in Colon Cancer Among Young Adults in India

Colorectal cancer or colon cancer (in short) is very common these days, but it can turn fatal if not treated on time. For this, the important part is to understand the silent symptoms of this condition.

Colon cancer among young adults in India have increased over the last two decades. The Covid pandemic has worsened the situation of patients suffering from this condition. This is because of the delay in screenings and that made many patients; ailments moved into advanced stages.

The rate of colorectal cancer has been increasing among young adults in their 20s to 40s over the last two decades.

Causes of colon cancer among young adults in India

Doctors aren’t certain what causes most colon cancers. It is one of the most frequently occurring gastrointestinal cancer. Factors that may increase your risk of colon cancer include:

Diabetes: People with diabetes or insulin resistance have an increased risk of colon cancer.

Obesity: People who are obese or overweight are at increased risk of colon cancer compared to people with normal weight.

Over Consumption of Alcohol and Cigarettes: Heavy drinkers and people who smoke a lot are more prone to developing colon cancer easily.

Sedentary Lifestyle: People who are inactive are more likely to develop colon cancer.

Older age: Colon cancer can be diagnosed at any age, but a majority of people with colon cancer are older than 50. The rates of colon cancer in people younger than 50 have been increasing, but doctors aren’t sure why.

Rare and unusual symptoms you need to know

Oncologists are warning that the situation is alarming. Doctors say we are seeing an increase in colon cancer in patients in the age group of 30 and 50. Patients usually come with a history of constipation and bleeding PR.

If detected early, this cancer is curable. For this, the important part is to understand the silent symptoms of this condition. Here is what you need to look out for in order to stay safe.

• chronic abdominal pain
• extreme fatigue
• unexplained weight loss
• rectal pain
• a persistent change in bowel habits
• change in stool colour
• blood in the stool

Wrapping up…

Due to increasing cancer awareness, colon cancers are detected at their early stage. Still people never bring lifestyle changes to prevent colon cancer risk, till they are actually diagnosed with the cancer or come for colon cancer treatment.

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