Functional Bowel Disorders
Organic and Functional Disorders: Their Differences
Diseases may be described as organic or functional. The broadest definition is: Ann organic disease A condition in which there is a measurable change in a…
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Appendicitis
National newscaster visits Cleveland for family campaign to prevent misdiagnosis
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Two years ago, CNN news anchor Jake Tapper almost lost his then-14-year-old daughter Alice. “Alice became very ill, was misdiagnosed as having…
Anal Incontinence
Spanish version of the ICIQ Bowel Questionnaire for patients with colorectal cancer: construct and criterion validity | BMC Gastroenterology
COSMIN terminology and reporting guidelines were used in this cross-sectional validation study. [15]. All participants provided written informed consent and the study was approved by the…
Colorectal Cancer
Foods that may lower your risk of colon cancer – Cleveland Clinic
If what you eat determines your body, it’s important to eat healthily. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support…
Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology
Rectal spacer reduces gastrointestinal toxicity from hypofractionated prostate radiation
Recent findings suggest that rectal spacers containing hyaluronic acid can reduce the risk of gastrointestinal toxicity from hypofractionated prostate cancer radiotherapy. Hypofractionated radiotherapy for prostate cancer…
Appendicitis
Cureus Awareness of appendectomy and its complications among Saudi Arabians Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical causes of acute abdominal pain in adults and children during emergencies. …18 hours ago
Cureus Awareness of appendectomy and its complications among Saudi Arabians Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical causes of acute abdominal pain in…
Diverticular Disease
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis: what you need to know
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that have a common feature: diverticula, a term that refers to small pouches in the lining of…
Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology
MRI reclassification clinical practice guideline for rectal cancer (GRERCAR, GRECCAR, 2023)
An update of the guidelines for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) rediagnosis of rectal cancer was published on March 16, 2023 by Groupe de REcherche en Radiologie…
Rectal Prolapse
Symptoms, causes, and treatments for prolapsed hemorrhoids
A prolapsed hemorrhoid is a swollen vein inside the rectum that suddenly protrudes outside the anus (prolapse). These are different from external hemorrhoids, which develop on…
Colonic Motility Disorders
Medscape Reference Quick Review Quiz: Test your knowledge of the latest research on constipation, including new research on key interventions, causes, and diagnoses. March 20, 2023
Medscape Reference Quick Review Quiz: Test your knowledge of the latest research on constipation, including new research on key interventions, causes, and diagnoses. March 20, 2023