British woman Laura experienced severe fatigue in her daily life for a long time.
According to Express, she assumed it was normal because she had young children and a hectic lifestyle.
On TikTok, she has shared her story with her followers. She explains that she ignored her body’s warning signs because she believed the fatigue was normal.
Last year, Laura was diagnosed with bowel cancer and has since undergone four rounds of chemotherapy.
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Important to take action
According to the British health service NHS, bowel cancer can cause symptoms such as changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, and weight loss.
The NHS also states that extreme fatigue can be a sign of anaemia, which in some cases is linked to bowel cancer.
Laura now believes she should have visited a doctor earlier. She encourages others to take persistent fatigue seriously, especially if sleep does not help.
Received a serious diagnosis
In her video, Laura also talks about a FIT test, which is used to check stool samples for blood. The test can help detect bowel cancer at an earlier stage.
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Only later did she realize that her fatigue had been the only clear sign of the disease. She was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer.
The NHS recommends contacting a doctor if symptoms last for more than three weeks.
Sources: Express and NHS.
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