Diagnosis of bowel cancer
To make diagnosis for bowel can several tests are carried out. Firstly, your doctor will ask you some questions like what symptoms you are experiencing, and more. Then your doctor will give you physical examination, by gently feeling your stomach to check if you have any abdominal inflammation. Your doctor would also conduct a digital rectal examination to check if there are any lumps or inflammation in the rectal or anus. There are different types of test that can be done in order to diagnose bowel cancer. Some of which include:
Blood test
Blood test may be done to see if there are any signs that you are losing blood in your stools. You red blood cell count is also checked as low red blood cells are common in people with bowel cancer.