5 Symptoms of Cancer are Often Overlooked

The human body is designed in such a way that it can show certain symptoms when something goes wrong. But even so, we tend to ignore some symptoms because it does not interfere with daily activities.

But there are some unknown symptoms that you should notice, especially if the symptoms come many times. If you notice any of these symptoms, indicated, you should immediately consult a doctor.

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It could be the symptoms as the beginning of dangerous diseases, one of which is cancer. Cancer is a group of diseases that can cause almost any sign or symptom, in the body. The signs, depending on where the cancer is located, how much cancer is attacked, and affect the organ or tissue. If the cancer has spread, then the signs appear in various parts of the body. In this article below, we have listed some of the most cancer symptoms.

5 Signs of cancer symptoms

1. Cough persistently

   It may be a symptom of lung cancer. This occurs along with symptoms such as loss the appetite and loss weight suddenly. In the next stage, lung cancer can also cause coughing up blood and shortness of breath. This is one of the main symptoms of this cancer.

2. Changes in bowel function

   Cancer in the intestinal tract can cause symptoms such as the presence of blood in the feces, mucous or purulent secretions and spontaneous defecate. 

3. Secretion During Urinating

   This may be a sign of kidney cancer that is also associated with symptoms such as bleeding during urination, hypertension, kidney pain and chronic fatigue. This is one of the early symptoms of cancer.

4. Loss weight suddenly

   A sudden weight loss can occur when you have stomach cancer. Some of the symptoms that follow are disgusted with meat, anemia and difficulty in the movement of food in the stomach. 

5. Sore Throat Continually

   The pain in the throat lasts longer, can be a symptom of laryngeal cancer. It is also associated with difficulty breathing and swallowing, the feeling of having a lump in the throat, and others.  

However, that does not mean the 5 symptoms above is definitely cancer. Early checkup, can help you to fight against disease. Don't forget to balance with a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly.