Colon cancer is most often diagnosed in patients over age 50, but more and more millennials are now battling the disease.
According to a recent report, among people born in 1990, five in one million will develop colon cancer. That's up from three in one million among people born in 1950.
Colon cancer has a number of distinct symptoms, particularly among bowel habits. People with the disease may produce thin, ribbon-like stools, and may pass blood. Frequent bloating and constant gas may also be signs of a colorectal issue.
Fatigue or a lack of energy and sudden weight loss could point to colon cancer as well.
If you experience several or all of these symptoms, don’t panic — it’s not necessarily cancer. But be sure to see a doctor to figure out what’s happening in your body.
Other colorectal conditions include irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures.
This article was originally published on Rare.
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