MOSCOW, Jul 23 Development of colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer , can be detected by one symptom, which increases at night. This is reported by the British edition of the Daily Express.According to the source, this symptom is an incessant cough, which is especially acute at night.According to experts from Cancer Research UK, a cough may indicate that the oncology has spread to the lungs. At an advanced stage, colorectal cancer affects this particular organ. The liver can also suffer at this stage. Most often, doctors diagnose colon cancer at this stage. In addition to coughing, a person may also experience shortness of breath, lower respiratory tract infections, coughing up blood, and fluid in the chest and lungs. Common symptoms of colorectal cancer are fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite. At a progressive stage, discomfort or pain in the right side of the abdominal cavity, nausea, weight loss, bloated abdomen (ascites), jaundice and itchy skin can be added to them. According to experts from Cancer Research UK, the risk of developing colorectal cancer depends on factors such as age, genetic predisposition, lifestyle. Diet can also affect the risk of developing cancer. Risk factors are the abuse of red and processed meat, obesity, as well as an insufficient amount of fiber in the body.
