Fake news, don’t share! People with hemorrhoids Risk of colon cancer | Anti-Fake News Center

As there is news warning about the matterPeople with hemorrhoids Risk of colon cancer The Anti-Fake News Center has checked the facts with the National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health. It was found that such issues is false information

In the case where there is a warning that Having hemorrhoids increases the risk of colon cancer. The National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health Has checked the information and clarified that Hemorrhoids are not a cause of colon cancer. Hemorrhoids are a disease caused by anal veins. or the tip of the large intestine is swollen and protruding into a protrusion from the anus. Can be divided into 2 types: internal hemorrhoids Occurs in the area of ​​rectal tissue that is above the level of the anal sphincter. and external hemorrhoids Occurs in the lower anal area There is a bulge coming out of the anus.

Factors that increase the risk of colon cancer include smoking and drinking alcohol. Eating red and processed meat regularly Low fiber foods Smoked grilled food as well as lack of exercise, etc. Common symptoms of the disease include defecating with mucus mixed with blood or possibly fresh blood, with alternating constipation and diarrhea. Frequent defecation/not complete bowel movements The size of the stool becomes smaller. and have abdominal pain, distension, bloating, colic, etc.

Therefore, people are requested not to believe such information. and ask for cooperation not to send or share such information on various social media channels and for the public to receive information from the National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health Can be tracked at the website www.nci.go.th or call 02-202-6800

The bottom line is this: Hemorrhoids do not cause colon cancer. Factors that increase colon cancer risk are smoking and drinking alcohol. Eating red and processed meat regularly and eat low fiber foods