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- m - n Bowel CancerBowel Cancer is thought to arise from the presence of polyps - common benign tumours that develop from colonic mucus. A third of us have such growths and 5% of those will become cancerous. The causes of Bowel Cancer are unclear although diet and stress are implicated. The symptoms are most commonly: rectal bleeding, although this is usually harmless and might indicate something harmless such as piles. Rectal bleeding in those over 60 should always be investigated, as the incidence of bowel cancer increases with age. Other symptoms without bleeding include: unexplained anaemia, with or without tiredness, a lump or mass in your abdomen, and severe abdominal pain in the older age group. Tips for Prevention: make sure you eat a low-fat, high fibre wholefood diet. There is evidence that eating vitamin-rich cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli, wholemeal and wholegrain products, pulses and fresh fruit could reduce the risk of Bowel Cancer Diet and SupplementsEat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Fibre - both vegetable and cereal - along with 2 litres (about 8 glasses) of water a day - helps to stimulate the bowel to rid itself of waste products. Cut down or eliminate red meat and dairy products and replace with oily fish which contain beneficial essential fatty acids. Control your alcohol intake and cut down on sugar, salt and spicy food. Try to keep your weight at a reasonable level as obesity is implicated in the development of bowel cancer. ExerciseExercise helps keep the bowels active. Try to do at least 30 minutes aerobic exercise 3 times a week followed by a relaxation exercise which helps to relax the muscles of the bowel wall and reduce the deleterious effects of stress here. You are recommended to seek advice of a qualified health practitioner. To find a qualified practitioner in your area look in the Practitioner Directory.
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