Stomach and colorectal cancers are on the rise, often diagnosed only after reaching advanced stages because their early warning signs are frequently ignored. According to medical experts, recognizing the initial symptoms early is crucial for successful treatment and recovery before the disease spreads to other vital organs.

Key warning signs include unexplained rapid weight loss, persistent indigestion or gas, blood in the stool, and stools that are unusually thin or pencil-shaped. Other symptoms to watch for are alternating diarrhea and constipation, a constant feeling of abdominal fullness, nausea, vomiting (potentially with blood), and unexplained anemia indicated by low hemoglobin levels. Individuals over the age of 40, those with a family history of cancer, and people with poor dietary habits, lack of exercise, or smoking and alcohol habits are at a higher risk.

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To confirm a diagnosis, doctors may recommend tests such as abdominal scans, colonoscopies, endoscopies, or specific tumor marker blood tests like CEA, AFP, and CA 125. Experts advise against self-medication and urge patients to seek professional medical consultation early, as timely detection allows for highly effective treatments like surgery or medication.