Why more and more Mexicans in the north and CDMX are in danger

Colon and rectal cancer is already The first cause of death by malignant tumors In entities like Mexico City, Noyfu Leon, Chihuahua and Baja CaliforniaAccording to data from the Institute of Health (INSABI) and ISSTE.

Although for years it was supposed to be the disease of the elderly, More and more young people are diagnosed In advanced stages.

Eating, running, living: How the urban lifestyle affects your colon

“In cities such as Monerrey or CDMX, many factors are combined: eating high processed meat, low fiber consumption, stable lifestyle, stress, weight gain. Everything that generates chronic inflammation, which is fertile terrain of colon and rectal cancer,” explains the world of ONCONIC JULITA GOUZ-.

It is summarized by the colon and rectal surgeon, Guermo Colin Rojas as follows: “It is cancer linked to it Western lifestyle cities. the Fast food, microwaveAnd the long day and Little time to cook They influence. “

Symptoms are confused: Irritable Bowel Syndrome or anything else

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and moderate bleeding … Many are mixed with irritable bowel.

“The problem is that they put themselves self or provide frequent treatments without investigating. The result: late diagnoses,” says Colin Rojas.

“Most patients in Mexico arrive in advanced stages. This greatly reduces the chances of recovery,” says Gomez Affalos.

What if you are 30 or 40 years old and do you live in the city?

Although international guides are recommended by preventive colonoscopy at the age of 45, specialists agree that this changes.

“If you have weight gain, family history, persistent digestive symptoms, or bad diet, you should conduct preventive studies, even if you have 30 or 35,” says Colin Rojas.

Colonoscopy: myths, reality and what you should know

“It is not hurt. It is done with anesthesia,” Cullen explains.

The study allows the discovery and removal of benign tumors before they become evil. The official recommendation in Mexico is to do this from 45 years if there are no risk factors, or before that if there is a family history.

5 signs not to ignore:

• Repeated changes in evacuation (diarrhea or constipation).
• Visible or mixed blood in the stool.
• Abdominal pain or persistent inflammation.
• Feeling of incomplete evacuation.
• Weight loss without a clear reason.

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