9. Feeling Gassy or Bloated
It’s hardly rare for people to suffer from gas or the feeling of being bloated; often, this is the result of eating foods that are difficult for the body to process. It can also be a sign that someone has irritable bowel syndrome, meaning their body struggles to properly break down a wide range of foods.
But feeling bloated or gassy can be a sign of colorectal cancer, too. That’s because colon cancer usually emerges through cancerous tumors in the lower intestine and these tumors act as obstacles for waste. As waste builds up in the colon, it can cause the patient to feel gassy, bloated, and generally uncomfortable. If this is a frequent problem for you, talk to your doctor about getting tested for colorectal cancer.