Rectal Prolapse
Symptoms, surgery, causes, etc.
Rectal prolapse is a medical condition in which the rectum protrudes through the anus. This is different from hemorrhoids, where the veins around the rectum and…
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Anal Cancer
Are you performing genetic testing for CRC correctly?
This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hello. I’m Dr. David Johnson, professor of medicine and chief of gastroenterology at Eastern Virginia Medical University. Welcome to…
Functional Bowel Disorders
Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C)
Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is a condition characterized by chronic constipation accompanied by abdominal pain. This is a subtype of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).…
Colorectal Cancer
Research identifies promising treatment for advanced colorectal cancer
An international phase 3 clinical trial showed that patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who carry a rare genetic tumor mutation called KRAS G12C received a combination…
Appendicitis
A rare case of tuberculosis revealed by Cureus acute appendicitis: a case report According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tuberculosis (TB) is the 13th leading cause of death and the second leading cause of death due to infection worldwide. …1 hour ago
A rare case of tuberculosis revealed by Cureus acute appendicitis: a case report According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tuberculosis (TB) is the 13th leading…
Hemorrhoids
Prevalence and associated risk factors of hemorrhoids in the general adult population in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Colorectal Cancer
The man thought the pain was caused by a new exercise regimen. he had cancer.
When JJ Singleton noticed a throbbing pain in her abdomen in May 2015, she chalked it up to a torn muscle. After all, the 27-year-old’s goals…
Hemorrhoids
Pressure in the rectum: 11 causes
There are many conditions that put pressure on the rectum, including constipation, diarrhea, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Serious causes of rectal compression are less common, but…
Diverticular Disease
Relationship between components of metabolic syndrome and colonic diverticulosis in the very elderly: a tertiary care network study
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Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer tumor growth may be promoted by cholesterol
Share on PinterestWhy statins and other cholesterol-lowering drugs can help prevent colon cancer tumor growth. Image credit: Su Bikun/VCG (Getty Images) Colon cancer screening looks for…