Doctor Reveals 7 Warning Signs of Chronic Intestinal Inflammation and Colon Cancer Risk

Dr. Jed Bunyawongwirot, Deputy Director of Primary Care at Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, shared insights about chronic intestinal inflammation - a condition many people often overlook. The symptoms can be subtle, such as bloating, irregular bowel movements, or intermittent abdominal pain that seems ordinary. However, repeated intestinal inflammation can disrupt intestinal walls, create chronic ulcers, and increase the risk of colon cancer. Here are 7 warning signs not to be ignored: 1. Frequent loose stools or chronic constipation alternating 2. Frequent abdominal pain, especially after meals 3. Excessive and unusual gas/bloating 4. Mucus or blood in stool 5. Unexplained weight loss and fatigue 6. Unidentified anemia 7. Family history of colon cancer or symptoms after age 45