While using the loo, have you ever considered what your poo might be telling you? Do you know that changes to the colour or texture of your poo can be an indication of a serious health issue?
Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the world and changes to your poo could be the warning sign of bowel cancer. Warning signs of bowel cancer are often obvious in a poo.
According to Bowel Cancer UK, bowel cancer is treatable but the earlier it is diagnosed, the easier it is.
Check the chart below to see when your poo is healthy and when you should be concerned.
Symptoms of bowel cancer according to Bowel Cancer UK include
1. Bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo
2. A change in bowel habit lasting three weeks or more
3. Unexplained weight loss
4. Extreme tiredness for no obvious reason
5. A pain or lump in your tummy
Eating too much red meat and less vegetables and fibres increases the risk of having bowel cancer. Studies have also shown that eating and drinking healthily, being physically active and maintaining a healthy weight can help prevent bowel cancer.
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