Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (114 page)

People who have had previous polyps removed.

Eating a diet high in meat.

Eating a diet low in fiber, and high in saturated fat.

Regular consumption of alcohol, especially beer.

Cigarette smoking.

An inactive lifestyle.

Overweight or obesity.

Chronic constipation.

SYMPTOMS

Although symptoms may vary, the most common to look out for include:

Changes in bowel habits such as loose stools or constipation for several weeks.

Bleeding from the bottom for no apparent reason.

Blood in the stools.

Severe abdominal pain.

A lump in the abdomen.

Extreme tiredness with no known cause.