In recent years, people's irregular eating habits and long-term staying up late have led to a significant increase in the incidence of colorectal cancer, seriously affecting people's health. In this regard, many people think that colorectal cancer is a kind of cancer. In fact, colon cancer and rectal cancer are not the same thing at all. They are both similar and different.

What is the difference between colon cancer and rectal cancer?The colon and rectum are both parts of the large intestine, and their anatomical characteristics are basically the same, and they are both located at the end of the digestive system. But the colon is mainly used to absorb water, while the rectum is used to store feces.

In addition, the symptoms of colon and rectal cancer are also similar.

Patients will experience constipation, diarrhea, changes in stool color, bloody stools, etc. However, there are differences between the two. Rectal cancer causes greater irritation to the rectum, which can easily lead to changes in bowel habits, including color, shape, and frequency. If accompanied by bleeding, the blood color is generally darker. As the disease progresses, it may Intestinal obstruction can occur.

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