How do you know if you have problems with your colon?

Symptoms of bowel problems include abdominal pain and spasms, gas, bloating, inability to defecate or pass gas, rectal bleeding, loose and watery stools, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, and weight loss.

Are narrow stools always cancer?

Sometimes size is a concern Thin stools do not automatically mean cancer. But if they last a long time and if going to the bathroom is difficult for you, your doctor may order a colonoscopy to rule it out.

How do you clean out your colon?

7 Ways to do a natural colon cleanse at home

1. Water flush. Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated is a great way to regulate digestion.
2. Saltwater flush. You can also try a saltwater flush.
3. High-fiber diet.
4. Juices and smoothies.
5. More resistant starches.
6. Probiotics.
7. Herbal teas.

What are the signs and symptoms of colon cancer?

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include: A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool, that lasts longer than four weeks. Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool.

What causes pain in the lower part of the colon?

The most common disorders of the colon are inflammatory bowel diseases such as: ulcerative colitis, which causes pain in the sigmoid colon—the final part of the large intestine that leads to the rectum. Crohn’s disease, which typically causes pain around the belly button or on the lower right side of the abdomen

What are the symptoms of a large polyp in the colon?

Pain. A large colon polyp can partially obstruct your bowel, leading to crampy abdominal pain.

What are the symptoms of diverticular disease of the colon?

The most common symptom is painless rectal bleeding. Since diverticular bleeding occurs in the colon, it produces bright red or maroon bowel movements. (In contrast, when bleeding occurs in the stomach, the blood is partially digested as it passes through the intestinal tract, so it appears as black, tar-like bowel movements).