Colorectal cancer is one of the common cancers in Hong Kong. Data in 2020 show that an average of14 people in Hong Kong are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every day.Most bowel cancers develop from small polyps, so early detection and removal of polyps can greatly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
A bowel exam should be done promptly if a person over 50 has never had aColonoscopy, or if a person of any age develops the following symptoms:
- Blood in stool
- Changes in bowel habits lasting more than two weeks
- Persistent abdominal discomfort (bloating and cramping)
- Unexplained weight loss
Therefore, Master Zhiyun has been undergoing colonoscopy regularly since he was 50 years old to check his health.
If you show any suspicious symptoms, do not wait, check immediately!
