Colorectal Cancer: A Rising Health Concern Among Younger Adults

Gas and bloating that fail to resolve may also serve as subtle yet important clues. The average person releases intestinal gas around twenty times a day, but obstructions in the colon—such as those caused by tumors—can prevent normal gas movement. When gas cannot pass through, individuals may feel constant fullness, discomfort, or cramping. Persistent bloating, especially when combined with other symptoms like fatigue or changes in stool, should never be dismissed as mere indigestion.