If you're in your 20s and have these symptoms, you should immediately consider the possibility of cancer.

The number of people diagnosed with colon and rectal cancer is increasing sharply in the age group born after 1990.

Many people know that prevention is the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to cancer. You can do a breast self-examination, or check moles on your skin. But now, it's time you paid attention to your toilet.

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According to a study published in the journal of the National Cancer Institute of the United States, cases of colon and rectal cancer have increased significantly in younger people, while the rate has decreased in older adults.

Researchers found that people born in 1990 or later have twice the risk of colon cancer and four times the risk of rectal cancer compared to those born in 1950.

For those born in the mid-1980s, the incidence of the disease has increased, while it has decreased for those over 55.

What is the cause? Researchers have not yet confirmed it with certainty.

"It could be related to stress, diet, or other behaviors," says Lisa Ganjhu, associate professor of gastroenterology at NYU Langone Medical Center.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US, colon cancer is currently the third leading cause of cancer death in women, after breast cancer and lung cancer.

However, this is one of the preventable forms of cancer if symptoms are detected early.

Pale blood stains on toilet paper after use may be harmless, but if they are frequent and in larger quantities, or if the blood is bright red or black, you should see a doctor immediately. This could indicate a problem with your colon, says Ganjhu.

People occasionally experience constipation, but if it persists, it could indicate a blockage in the colon. It could even be a sign of a tumor at the end of the rectum that worsens constipation. Persistent diarrhea is also a cause for concern.

Stomach cramps can be caused by gas, but they can also be more serious. Unusual pelvic pain or a feeling of needing to defecate but being unable to do so should also prompt immediate medical attention.

According to VNN

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