So far, the cause of colon cancer is not clearly known. However, there are some things that allegedly has the potential to bring this malignant disease, namely: how the wrong diet (too many foods high in fat and protein, and low in fiber), obesity (overweight), had colon cancer, comes from a family who have a history of colon cancer, have had polyps in the colon, age (risk increases at age above 50 years), less physical activity, are often exposed to food preservatives and dyes that are not for food, and smoking.
One symptom of bowel cancer, among others: First, the bleeding of the colon is marked by the discovery of blood in the stool during defecation. Second, changes in bowel function (diarrhea or constipation) for no apparent reason, more than six weeks. Third, weight loss for no apparent reason. Fourth, pain in the abdomen or the back. Fifth, the stomach still felt full even after defecation. Sixth, feeling tired constantly Seventh, sometimes cancer can be a barrier in the colon that looked at some of the symptoms such as constipation, pain, and feeling of bloating in the stomach.