How to Self-Check for Serious Colon Cancer Symptoms
Dr. Karan Rajan, an NHS surgeon, explains how to differentiate between bleeding caused by colon cancer and haemorrhoids, as colon cancer cases rise among those under 50. Blood from colon cancer is often dark red or black and mixed into stool, while haemorrhoid bleeding is bright red and appears on toilet paper or the stool's surface. He advises seeking medical attention for persistent rectal bleeding and notes additional colon cancer symptoms like unexplained weight loss and fatigue.