Cancer is a disease that has various types and usually does not have specific symptoms at first and is hidden in the form of some diseases such as flu and cold.
According to the Sun magazine, it is better to be careful even if you see one of the following symptoms in yourself because they may be a sign of cancer.
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Cough, shortness of breath and chest pain
Cough may have many causes, including cold, flu, corona virus, etc., but it can be treated in a short time. But persistent cough can be one of the symptoms of lung cancer. According to the British National Health Service, if your cough lasts for 3 weeks or more, see your doctor, especially if you smoke.
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Intestinal problems
Colon cancer symptoms include:
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- Changes in bowel movements such as increased stool, diarrhea, abdominal pain
- The presence of blood in the stool
- A feeling of pain and discomfort in the stomach that is felt at the same time as eating.
- loss of appetite
- Weight Loss
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Flatulence
Many things, including overeating, consumption of carbonated drinks and periods can cause bloating. But bloating can be one of the symptoms of ovarian cancer. This type of cancer, which is also known as the silent killer, has few symptoms and is difficult to detect. If the cancer reaches the stomach lining, it irritates the stomach and produces excess fluid. According to the advice of doctors, if your bloating lasts more than 3 weeks, it is necessary to see a doctor.
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Bleeding
Bleeding for no reason can be the cause of many problems and diseases. Bleeding may be a sign of diseases such as hemorrhoids or polycystic ovary syndrome, colon and uterine cancer, etc.
Be sure to discuss these bleedings with your doctor:
- Bleeding at times other than periods
- Vaginal bleeding after menopause
- Blood when coughing
- Blood in the urine or stool
- The presence of blood in vomit
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Mass
Some lumps are not serious and harmless. Many lumps may be due to skin diseases such as accumulation of fat in skin pores. These types of lumps are in the fat layer of the skin and move or shrink or enlarge by touch. But the cancerous lumps are large, painless and firm and grow larger over time. It is better to constantly check your breasts, armpits, groin, testicles.
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Unwanted weight loss
If you do not have a decision or action to lose weight, but your weight gradually decreases, you should see a doctor and be examined for cancer. Gastrointestinal cancer, lung cancer and kidney cancer can show themselves with weight loss.
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Skin problems, including yellowing of the skin or itching
Some skin problems indicate cancer. According to experts, these skin problems and discomforts occur due to the secretion of some substances from tumors. If you see yellow skin, see a doctor so that you don’t lose time to treat and prevent the development of diseases such as infections, gallstones, and cancer of the pancreas, liver, and gall bladder.
