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강남이지함피부과 Leejiham Dermatology Clinic Gangnam · 강남이지함피부과 · October 8, 2025
A few days ago, I was having coffee with a friend. At that time, my friend suddenly said, “I’ve recently had stomach pain, and my constipation has gotten worse.” They asked whether...
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Clinic: 강남이지함피부과 Leejiham Dermatology Clinic Gangnam
Original post date: October 8, 2025
Translated at: April 20, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Medical note: This translation does not guarantee medical accuracy or suitability for treatment decisions.
A few days ago, I was having coffee with a friend.
At that time, my friend suddenly said, “I’ve recently had stomach pain, and my constipation has gotten worse.”
They asked whether there might be diseases with symptoms similar to colorectal cancer.
It was a question I was hearing for the first time, but thanks to that, I started looking into several diseases related to colorectal cancer.
Similar Diseases
There are several diseases with symptoms similar to colorectal cancer.
In particular, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal polyps, and colon infections are well known.
Because these conditions show symptoms similar to colorectal cancer, they can be confusing.
Early symptoms may include indigestion, abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea.
From my own experience, I remember a time when I was badly constipated, and the doctor explained similar conditions to me.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are characterized by persistent abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits.
My friend also seemed to worry a lot because of those symptoms.
The doctor said that these diseases can also develop into colorectal cancer, but with early diagnosis and treatment, most of them can be managed well.
So I remember feeling quite relieved after hearing that.
Importance of Screening
I also heard that a colonoscopy should definitely be done.
Even if it is scary, it is said to be essential because early detection is very important.
Through experiences like this, I realized that we should not ignore even small changes in our bodies and should pay close attention.
Importance of Health
Lastly, while sharing with my friend what I had learned about diseases similar to colorectal cancer symptoms, I once again realized how important it is to protect our health.
I think it is necessary to manage our diet and exercise regularly, along with regular checkups.
I made sure to share this information with my friend as well, and we decided to build a healthy lifestyle together.
If you ever feel that something is wrong with your body, please be sure to go to the hospital and get checked.
Health is more precious than anything else.
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