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Symptoms of Rectal Cancer

 Signs and symptoms of rectal cancer appear only in the later stages. The symptoms vary depending on the location of the tumor. They include:

• Changes in Bowel Movements: These changes can include anything from diarrhea to constipation. These usually occur due to obstruction of the bowel by the tumor.
• Abdominal bloating and cramps.
• Dark patches of blood in or on the stool.
• Long thin ‘pencil’ stools.
• Chronic unexplained fatigue.
• Loss of appetite with attendant weight loss.
• Pain in the Pelvic Region: These symptoms usually occurs in the later stages.



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References

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