Passing loose stools: Signs that “indicate” colorectal disease

Loose, crushed stools indicate what disease?

According to CKII doctor Pham Thai Son – Head of Department of Functional Investigation – Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Hospital TCI Thu Cuc International General Hospital, loose stools can come from many causes. In clinical practice, a common group of diseases that cause loose, crumbly stools include colon dysfunction such as irritable bowel syndrome. This is a disease without physical damage to the colon, often seen in a life with a lot of pressure and stress.

Loose, crumbly stools can also be caused by viral ulcerative colitis, bacteria, parasites, helminths, amoebas, tuberculosis… Or sometimes it comes from autoimmune diseases such as crohn’s, bleeding ulcerative colitis.

Food intolerance (food intolerance) absorption disorders) can also be the cause of loose, loose stools. Some commonly recognized intolerance food groups include: lactose (found in milk and dairy products), gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley)…< /p>

Loose, loose stools accompanied by changes in bowel habits, changes in stool properties, stool color, and blood in stools also warn of more serious health conditions such as Colon polyps, colorectal cancer. Patients with long-term colon polyps who do not treat early will cause the polyps to grow and be at risk of developing colon cancer.

However, most patients have the thought of going away. In addition to loose and loose stools, there are milder diseases such as digestive disorders. This causes examination and treatment to be delayed.

Do not be subjective when passing loose stools

From clinical practice, Dr. Son recommends that patients should not be subjective when passing loose stools because this is can be early warning signs of intestinal diseases including colorectal cancer. The disease not only affects health and quality of life but also carries the potential risk of death.

Especially with colorectal cancer, the mortality rate is 70% because most cases are discovered late. Meanwhile, if symptoms are detected early, including loose stools and timely intervention, the patient’s survival rate can reach over 90%.

According to the doctor, Most cases of loose stools due to digestive disorders are likely to go away on their own and symptoms will improve within a few days. However, if the condition lasts for many days, you may have colorectal disease. It is best for patients to see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis and avoid arbitrarily diagnosing the disease using medication at home.

Modern technology colonoscopy is an important application in diagnosing digestive diseases in general and colorectal diseases in particular. Through endoscopy, the doctor will be able to observe the entire colon and part of the small intestine to accurately determine the damage, find the cause of loose stools and have appropriate treatment.

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