People with malignant tumors in the intestines generally have 6 physical manifestations. Pay attention to them.

As usual, Mr. Li gets up at 5 a.m. and starts his busy day. As the breadwinner of the family, Mr. Li is always full of energy and passion for life. However, in recent months, some subtle changes have quietly occurred to him, and these changes are the silent alarms sent by intestinal health.

1. The unusual in daily life - Lao Li's "little trouble"

At first, Mr. Li only occasionally felt some discomfort in his abdomen, such as slight bloating or a vague pulling sensation.

He thought it was due to indigestion caused by his recent busy work and irregular diet, so he didn't take it too seriously.

But as time went on, this discomfort not only did not ease, but became more frequent, and even began to affect his appetite and sleep.

Lao Li’s wife noticed his abnormality and repeatedly urged him to go to the hospital for a check-up, but Lao Li always refused with the excuse that “it’s nothing, just a minor problem”.

Doctor's analysis: Abdominal pain, an early signal that cannot be ignored

As a doctor, I am well aware that abdominal pain is one of the most common symptoms of intestinal diseases. Especially when the abdominal pain persists, gradually worsens, and has no direct connection with daily activities such as eating and defecation, we should be highly vigilant.

This may be an early sign of a lesion in the intestine, such as a malignant tumor.

Therefore, in Mr. Li’s case, if he could seek medical treatment earlier, perhaps the problem could be discovered earlier.

2. Changes in bowel habits - the invisible language of the body

In addition to abdominal pain, Mr. Li also found that his bowel habits had changed.

The previously regular bowel movements now become constipation, diarrhea, and sometimes even contain mucus or blood.

These changes made Mr. Li feel uneasy, but he still had a glimmer of hope, thinking that it might be caused by his recent careless diet.

Doctor's analysis: Changes in bowel habits are a barometer of intestinal health

Changes in bowel habits are one of the important signs of intestinal diseases.

When a tumor appears in the intestine, it will compress or irritate the intestinal mucosa, leading to abnormal bowel function.

Therefore, if constipation and diarrhea occur alternately, or if your stool changes shape or contains mucus or blood, you should seek medical attention immediately.

3. Unexplained weight loss - a war of attrition for the body

As time went by, Mr. Li found that his weight had inexplicably dropped.

Although he didn't try to lose weight, his clothes became looser and looser.

His family thought he had lost weight because of his hard work, but only Mr. Li himself knew that the reason behind this might not be simple.

Doctor's analysis: Weight loss is a wasting manifestation of malignant tumors

Malignant tumor is a wasting disease that continuously erodes the patient's body, leading to cachexia symptoms such as weight loss and emaciation.

Therefore, if a patient experiences significant weight loss without deliberately losing weight, he or she should be highly alert to the possibility of a malignant tumor.

IV. Anemia and fatigue: the body’s energy crisis

As his condition worsened, Mr. Li began to feel persistent fatigue and his face became paler.

He thought he was overworked recently, so he increased his rest time, but the symptoms did not improve.

It was not until by chance that he was diagnosed with anemia during a physical examination in the hospital that he realized the seriousness of the problem.

Doctor's analysis: Anemia and fatigue, indirect effects of malignant tumors

Patients with malignant tumors often suffer from anemia and fatigue.

This is because the tumor can destroy the hematopoietic function of the bone marrow or cause chronic blood loss (such as gastrointestinal bleeding), thus causing anemia;

At the same time, the tumor itself and its metabolites also consume a lot of energy, causing patients to feel fatigued.

5. Abdominal mass - a palpable warning

While taking a shower, Mr. Li accidentally felt a hard lump in his abdomen.

This frightened him so much that he immediately went to the hospital for treatment.

After a series of examinations, the doctor told him that the lump was most likely a malignant tumor in the intestine.

Doctor's analysis: Abdominal mass, visible evidence of tumor

Abdominal mass is one of the common signs of intestinal malignancy.

When the tumor grows to a certain size, it can be felt in the abdomen.

Therefore, regular self-examination or doctor's palpation of the abdomen during physical examinations is important for the early detection of intestinal tumors.

VI: Intestinal obstruction and intestinal perforation - the critical point of crisis

Fortunately, Mr. Li sought medical attention and received treatment in time after discovering the abdominal mass.

However, for many patients with advanced intestinal malignancies, they may face the threat of serious complications such as intestinal obstruction or intestinal perforation.

These complications not only bring great pain to patients but may also be life-threatening.

Doctor's analysis: Intestinal obstruction and intestinal perforation, serious complications of malignant tumors

As the tumor continues to grow, it will gradually block the intestinal lumen and cause intestinal obstruction;

The tumor may also erode the intestinal wall and cause intestinal perforation.

The occurrence of these complications often indicates that the disease has progressed to the late stage and the difficulty of treatment has greatly increased.

Learn from Lao Li’s story: Pay attention to intestinal health

Although Lao Li's story is tortuous, it finally has a relatively happy ending.

Through timely medical treatment and active treatment, he successfully controlled his disease and regained hope in life.

However, this story also serves as a wake-up call for us: Paying attention to intestinal health starts with me, starting now!

As a doctor, I urge everyone to always pay attention to changes in their bodies, especially those seemingly insignificant "little troubles". Once abnormal symptoms are found, you should seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the disease and missing the best time for treatment. At the same time, maintaining good living habits and eating habits is also one of the important measures to prevent intestinal diseases. Let us work together to protect our intestinal health and make the tree of life more prosperous! Follow me to get more health knowledge~