11. Do not neglect persistent nausea and vomiting
Nausea, vomiting, and bloating can be important symptoms to look at in colon cancer patients. If they are persistent or come back very often without any cause, nausea, vomiting, and bloating could be linked to a hidden gastrointestinal disease. These symptoms are particularly useful to diagnose inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Inflammation triggers the symptoms through cytokines and alterations in bowel movements.
In colon cancer, there’s inflammation of the internal linings of the colon. As the tumor grows, the inflammation becomes worse, and the symptom becomes more prevalent. The recommendation is to report nausea and vomiting as a persistent symptom if you experience this problem.