Rectal Prolapse
5 Things I’ll Never Do — Advice from a Colorectal Surgeon | Live Healthy
No one wants to discuss being “number two” or the body parts involved. However, in the following cases, Colorectal cancer increases among people under age 50I…
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Diverticular Disease
Is it safe to drink?
Diverticula are small sacs that form in the large intestine (colon) and bulge outward. People with such intestinal pouches have a disease called diverticulosis. “Diverticulitis” is…
Anal Incontinence
why it happens and what to do about it
However, according to some researchers, bowel incontinence is not independent of other bowel symptoms such as constipation and urinary urgency. Article published in magazine in December…
Colorectal Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Prevention – Mississippi State Department of Health
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Hemorrhoids
When to talk to your doctor about hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids. They are unpleasant, bothersome, and even embarrassing. And it’s probably (understandably) at the bottom of your list of things you want to talk about with…
IBD
Maine researchers study whether broccoli sprouts can help prevent and treat inflammatory bowel disease – Maine News
Researchers at the University of Maine and their colleagues are studying whether broccoli sprouts can help prevent and treat inflammatory bowel disease in humans. Through multiple…
Colorectal Cancer
5 things: Facts you need to know about colorectal cancer | Community
Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon and rectum) continues to affect millions of men and women worldwide, and understanding the disease and what can be done…
Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy of the pelvic floor muscles
The pelvic floor muscles extend from the pubic bone to the coccyx on both sides. These muscles, often referred to as the core, maintain stability of…
Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology
Rectal cancer treatment without radiation: new options
Even successful treatments can be improved to provide patients with more options, including fewer side effects. That’s the benefit of a major clinical trial (study) on…
Anorectal Anatomy and Physiology
Why and how to strengthen the anal sphincter
Exercises that strengthen and tighten the anal sphincter may help treat bowel incontinence (fecal incontinence) and can reduce the chance of leaking stool or gas in…