Check for Bowel Cancer

Bowel cancer is just as bad as any cancer and also needs to be checked. If caught in the early stages there is a very high chance of it being cured. It is common in men and women so you must be aware of its symptoms.There are certain things that you would need to notice within your body. Some symptoms could be blood in the stools or if your stools are not normal everyday and is too watery and stays like that for a long period of time. If you have difficulty in passing stools then too you need to get yourself checked. Checking for bowel cancer can be done after you cross the age of sixty. It is a simple colonoscopy and you would need to clean your system a day prior to the test and change your diet.

During the procedure they will pass a tube in to the rectum so that they can click photos of the area. You will experience some discomfort during this procedure and will be given a painkiller or may even be sedated.

As you are getting older start making changes in your diet to avoid the risk of bowel cancer. Eat foods that are rich in fiber and also start exercising.  Avoid eating red meat. You can eat fish instead. Try and eat foods that are low in fats and also increase your intake of calcium. You can take supplements of calcium instead. Keep a check on your weight as people who are over weight have a higher chance of this cancer. Also quit smoking and drinking as prevention is better than cure.

Make sure that you visit your doctor every six months and inform him of any changes in your medication and also your bowel movements. Make sure you drink enough water through the day. If someone in your family has had bowel cancer then you are more at risk so take care and get a screening done. A screening test is simple and only involves sending your smeared stool for testing. If it shows blood in the stool then you may be asked to do a colonoscopy.