Rectum is the last part of colon. It is the second most common internal cancer and other leading cause of cancer death in western countries.
Causes of colorectal cancer
Environmental factors and genetic factors play the major role in colorectal cancer.
Of these 80% of the share goes to environmental factors.
Of this dietary, factors are the major causes.
Red meat –it contains high saturated fat and protein. During cooking carcinogenic amines are formed.
Non dietary factors include long standing ulcerative colitis, crohn’s disease, pelvic radiotherapy.
Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
Continuous use of aspirin
Smoking
Alcohol
Signs and symptoms
General features like
Ò Weakness
Ò Fatigue
Ò Diarrhoea
Ò Weight loss
Specific symptoms depend on the site of cancer.
Fresh rectal bleeding is the feature of tumor affecting left colon. And fecal obstruction occurs too early.
In tumor of right colon, there is anemia, and occult bleeding. Here the fecal obstruction occurs very late.
Rectal bleeding and abdominal pain are the major symptoms.
On examination, there is anemia, palpable mass, enlargement of liver due to spread. In tumors of the lower part of the rectum, the mass can be palpated by digital examination.
Investigations include
Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Pelvic MRI
CT clonography
Measuring of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) help to detect early recurrence.
Homeopathic treatment.
Well proved homeopathic remedies are available in the homeopathic therapeutic system.
A well experienced homeopathic doctor can effectively manage the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer. It is also equally effective in the terminal stage as a palliative measure.
Remedies usually indicated are Acid nit, Carcinosinum, Thuja, Ruta, Hydrastis, etc.
