Bowel cancer symptoms: how to spot the warning signs | NHS
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มี.ค. 2023
- In this video, we explain what the main symptoms of bowel cancer are. If you have any of these symptoms for three weeks or more, contact your GP practice. It's probably nothing serious, but finding cancer early makes it easier to treat.
For more information about bowel cancer, visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-c...
0:00: Intro
0:32: Symptoms of bowel cancer
1:27: Facts about bowel cancer
2:01: Outro
I've had these symptoms for a couple of years, minus the blood and fatigue. GP referred me the the hospital..... And I've been waiting to get in for almost a year. Hooray!
Excellent video
My father is a bowel cancer survivor. He never had bleeding, he started of with stomach pain and every time he would eat and eventually even have a drink he would be in pain and farting was the only thing that gave him relief from the pain. He had a big belly but he was an overweight man anyway. We had an 18 month wait before he could have a colonoscopy and when he had the test we found he did have cancer, but unfortunately because of the wating list, it had spread quite badly. He had to have either his large or small intestine removed completely. They didn't give him chemo cause they said they removed all. Well next check it was back again. Hes had cancer 3 times now.
That's insane to wait 18 month for the colonoscopy.
Sorry to hear this about your dad. Wishing him all the very best ❤
My uncle died 2 days ago😢
He had bleeding but he didn't tell anyone, infact worked in hospitals and had knowledge his last days were very painful unfortunately he didn't survive. Prey for him
I have all of these symptoms and I will get it checked and notify you guys
I hope you’re ok. I lost my Mum to bowel cancer in July, so it’s always a huge worry I’ll develop it when I’m older. Mum was 81. I really hope it all works out for you. Sending good vibes your way.
Aye I've had all these symptoms for month+ and am going in for a colonoscopy soon. Thanks for your video!
Update please bro
What happened
I have been bleeding every time I go for over 2 years. Multiple times a day and through the night. I am stuck in the bathroom for upto 3 and 4 hours long. The specialist at the hospital says I need a rectal menomatary test. Which they have had the department closed for for over 2 years since covid and are constantly in talks about reopening. I am left in limbo with bleeds and this damn NHS does nothing for me. The NHS puts adverts like these up and then does nothing for people who need help.
Think about changing your doctor or have a private consultation
Nice video 👍
I would contact my GP if I thought I could get an appointment as they’ll only see you if it’s urgent
Getting checked for cancer is a priority for the NHS - and the NHS continues to work with colleagues in primary and secondary care to ensure that the capacity is in place when people do contact their GP with potential symptoms. If something in your body doesn't feel right and you've had any of the symptoms in this video for three weeks or more, contact your GP practice.
I hv had all the symptoms and lost weight last April but slowly gained it back 6 mths later. I hv pain anytime I eat. I've had 2 colonoscopies within 2 years and they can't find anything wrong. I still hv pain which radiates into my back & the constipation is getting worse.
Wait SO i am a bowel cancer????
can rectum pain also be a symptom? I have a few of the symptoms mentioned plus rectum pain
Honestly I would get it checked out. I have some symptoms from here and going to get checked soon. Quite nervous and probably will get a colonoscopy. I looked it up and they said that's the best way to tell. Also they sell some cancer test kits online but not sure how accurate those are.
I have had all symptoms apart from the bleeding for over 12 months, doctor gave me mabeverine and hospital gave me lansoprosol. Had cameras up and down. State the nhs is in I've given up hope of finding out what it is.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We encourage you to contact your GP practice who can help here - especially if the symptoms are continuing.
Im 46 and going for a colonoscopy on Saturday... Apart from the weight loss and seeing blood, ive had all other symptoms for around 3 mths. About 6 days ago i contacted my doctor with the symptoms and that same day i was sent for a blood test and given specimen jars and one ive never seen before i now know it was a fit test....i did the FIT test and handed it straight back to my gps... On Monday morning i got a call from my gp and was told it came back as a high positive for microscopic blood. Normal range is 0-10.. mine came back at 203..i was told id need an urgent colonoscopy aand would hear within 2 weeks about an appointment. I was very surprised to be called later that day from endoscopy department and booked in for Saturday 😢im terrified..
Bless your heart. I hope everything works out ok for you.
I have the same symptoms as you nad having a colonoscopy next month. Any updates?
I think someone Ik may Have it
(Does it go away or?)
If you have any of the symptoms in this video for three weeks or more, please contact your GP practice. It's important to get any symptoms of bowel cancer checked as soon as possible.
Am waiting for my doctor to call me back got to wait all weekend
How long of a period between bleeding would be enough of a concern that the person should see a GP?
If you have any of the symptoms in this video for three weeks or more, please contact your GP practice. It's important to get any symptoms of bowel cancer checked as soon as possible.
@@NHS if bleeding is seen once in week one and then again in week 4, is that a reason to call GP
As the NHS social media team, we can't give individual medical advice. We encourage you to contact your GP if you are worried, as they are best placed to help.
I got all those symptoms except for one Losing weight with out trying!!😬
I did the home test came back positive
My doctor told me i do not have colon cancer
Without any testing
I have chronic diarrhea
Pain in my abdomen
Hot flashes
Headaches
Thanks for sharing, hope you’re doing ok. If you are still experiencing these symptoms, please contact your GP to discuss them. They will be able to help.
Change the GP, no harm in having second opinion
Why 3 week or more why cant you go when you see the first sign of blood
Yep I agree. They left things far too long with my Mum and that didn’t go well! 😢
I've been having these symptoms for over a year 🙈🙈🙈🙈
We recommend that you get in touch with your GP practice if you have any of the symptoms in this video for three weeks or more. It's probably nothing serious but finding cancer early makes it easier to treat.
Me too. If you got tested I hope the results turned out alright
Absolute joke. I’ve had every single symptom aside from bleeding every day for 2 months or more and My GP still refuses a colonoscopy.
If your symptoms are continuing, we encourage you to contact your GP again, as they are best placed to help.