Sign & Symptoms of a Colon Mass

A colon mass can signify colon cancer, which can be a serious disease if left untreated. There are several signs that can help you detect a colon mass.

Definition

A colon mass may be benign, which is called a polyp, or it can be cancerous. A cancer of the colon is made or irregular growths of cells in the large intestine.

Significance

Sign & Symptoms of a Colon Mass

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If untreated, colon cancer can spread to other organs and the prognosis if this occurs is not good--the condition could be incurable.

Symptoms

There are several signs that one may have a colon cancer mass including lethargy, tiredness, shortness of breath, changes to elimination of solid wastes, blood in the stools, weight changes and abdominal pain.

Warning

Tortuous Colon Symptoms

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These symptoms may indicate other illnesses such as IBS, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease or other diseases of the bowels.

Prevention/Solution

The best method of prevention for colon cancer is early detection of any polyps displaying signs of cancerous cells so they can be removed.