But weight loss isn’t the only outward clue—sometimes your body gives away the signs through subtle behavior changes.
6. Feeling Like You Haven’t Fully Emptied
Do you ever feel like you still “need to go,” even after you’ve just gone? That incomplete sensation may point to a tumor obstructing stool movement in the rectum.
It’s one of those “quiet” symptoms—often ignored, but commonly reported by early-stage patients. The feeling might come with mild pain or pressure in the lower abdomen.
And here’s where it gets trickier: not all symptoms show up in the gut.
7. Nausea or Vomiting
When the bowels are blocked or irritated, waste can’t move properly. This buildup can cause nausea, loss of appetite, and even vomiting.
If your digestive system feels “off” more days than not—especially if bloating or discomfort follows—don’t chalk it up to bad food. Your body could be struggling to process what it normally handles easily.
But the next sign? It’s the one that often makes doctors raise their eyebrows.
