Colon Cancer Nausea Symptoms

Colon (colorectal) cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, claiming about 50,000 lives each year. One of the many symptoms associated with colon cancer is nausea. Vomiting also usually accompanies nausea symptoms. Not all nausea symptoms are affiliated with colon cancer, and only a medical doctor can run proper tests to determine if a patient has colon cancer.

Bowel Blockage

• Nausea symptoms happen as a result of bowel blockage from a tumor. Depending on the size of the tumor, solids and liquids are blocked and cannot pass through the colon.

Other Symptoms

• Nausea is just one symptom affiliated with colon cancer. Other symptoms may include vomiting, frequent diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, gas, headache and dehydration.

Treatment for Nausea

• Doctors can treat patients with certain anti-nausea medication or IV treatments (to replace fluid loss). Colon cancer patients should seek medical attention if nausea persists for more than 24 hours.

Delayed Nausea

• Not all patients suffer nausea when first diagnosed with colon cancer. Sometimes nausea is delayed and can occur during chemotherapy drug treatments.

Early Detection

• Nausea can indicate early stages of colon cancer.