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(C20) Malignant neoplasm of rectum

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6 878 559 in individuals diagnosis malignant neoplasm of rectum confirmed
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914 651 deaths with diagnosis malignant neoplasm of rectum
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13% mortality rate associated with the disease malignant neoplasm of rectum
Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis malignant neoplasm of rectum is diagnosed Men are 27.43% more likely than Women

4 382 509

Men receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm of rectum

565 274 (12.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis malignant neoplasm of rectum

349 377 (14.0 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease malignant neoplasm of rectum - Men and Women aged 60-64

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 5-9, 15-95+
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-9
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-95+

Disease Features malignant neoplasm of rectum

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Non-contagious
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High individual risk, low public risk
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Malignant neoplasm of rectum - what does this mean

Malignant neoplasm of the rectum is a form of cancer that occurs when abnormal cells in the rectal lining grow and divide uncontrollably, forming a tumor. as the tumor grows it can invade and damage nearby tissue and organs, and can also spread to other parts of the body.

What happens during the disease - malignant neoplasm of rectum

Malignant neoplasm of the rectum is a form of cancer that develops in the inner lining of the rectum. it is caused by the abnormal growth of cells, which can grow and spread to other parts of the body. risk factors include age, family history, and lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking, and alcohol consumption. symptoms include rectal bleeding, pain, and changes in bowel habits. diagnosis is made through physical examination, imaging tests, and biopsy. treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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17 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Malignant neoplasm of rectum - Prevention

The best way to prevent malignant neoplasm of the rectum is to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise, a balanced diet, and reducing or quitting smoking and alcohol consumption. additionally, regular screening tests, such as colonoscopies, should be performed to detect any signs of cancer in the early stages.

Main symptoms of the disease malignant neoplasm of rectum

Constipation

(Strained bowel movements, Infrequent bowel movements, Difficulty passing stool, Hardened stool, Blocked bowel, Backed-up bowels, Sluggish intestines, Stiff feces, Clogged bowels, Clogged intestines, Stalled digestion, Backed-up colon, Trouble elimina...)

Constipation is a common digestive disorder characterized by infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, and hard, dry stools. It may also be accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, and feelings of incomplete evacuation. Constipation typically develops over time due to dietary changes, l...

Age: any ageAccociated with 59 diseases

Incontinence of feces

(Bowel incontinence, Fecal incontinence, Loss of bowel control, Loss of fecal control, Accidental bowel leakage, Accidental fecal leakage)

Incontinence of feces is an inability to control the bowels, resulting in the involuntary passage of feces. This symptom may present as either fecal incontinence (involuntary leakage of solid stool) or diarrhea (involuntary leakage of loose, watery stool). It can develop due to a variety of causes, ...

Age: any ageAccociated with 14 diseases

Blood in stool

(Rectal bleeding, Hematochezia, Maroon stool, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Melena, Hemorrhagic stool)

Blood in stool is a symptom of a wide range of medical conditions, from minor to serious. It can appear as bright red blood, black or tarry stools, or blood mixed in with the stool. It can be caused by something as simple as hemorrhoids or as serious as cancer. It usually develops over time and can ...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 41 diseases

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Main Diseases ICD Classes Malignant neoplasm of rectum