How to recognize and treat common symptoms

Approximately 1 in 13 people will experience appendicitis during their lifetime. This painful condition is very common, but fortunately, it is easily remedied. Low-risk appendectomies are performed hundreds of thousands of times a year with good results. Therefore, there is no need to panic if you experience severe abdominal pain.

Low anterior resection syndrome: symptoms, causes, etc.

Low anterior resection syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that may occur after treatment for colorectal cancer. These may include incontinence, urgency, increased frequency of bowel movements, and other changes in bowel habits. Low anterior resection syndrome can lead to decreased quality of life. Your doctor may recommend treatments to relieve certain symptoms. This […]

Causes, symptoms, and treatments for hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are a common but often misunderstood condition, affecting approximately 1 in 20 people in the United States. Although this disease is not life-threatening, it can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life as it causes pain and discomfort. This article aims to shed light on the causes, symptoms, and treatments for hemorrhoids, and provide […]

Perianal Crohn’s disease: symptoms and treatment

Perianal Crohn’s disease (PCD) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation around the anus. It can cause skin tags, fissures, abscesses, and perianal fistulas. Treatment of PCD may require a combination of antibiotics, abscess drainage, and sometimes surgery. This article describes the symptoms of PCD and its treatment, including dietary suggestions and tips for managing […]

Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Importance of colorectal cancer Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon, rectum, and anus, poses a significant health risk worldwide and claims 56,000 lives each year. The disease is characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells within the colon or rectum and can slowly progress to surrounding and even distant tissues in the body. The […]

Decoding the symptoms of functional gastrointestinal disorders in children

An 11-year-old girl presents with a 6-month history of abdominal pain and nausea. She reports pain and nausea when she wakes up most days, but no pain at night. She feels nauseous when she eats and often skips meals. She feels full even when she eats and she can’t finish her meals. She reports that […]

Crohn’s disease – symptoms and causes

{Play music} William A. Fabion Jr., MD, Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology: I’m Dr. Bill Fabion, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic. This video explains the basics of Crohn’s disease. what is that? Who will get it? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Whether you’re looking for answers for yourself or a loved one, we’re here to provide you […]

1 Father remembers early symptoms

For many years, colon cancer has been on the rise in younger people for unknown reasons. Cancer deaths in the United States are decreasing overall, but a new report from the American Cancer Society shows that increases in colon cancer and some other cancers threaten to reverse that trend. It’s highlighted. In the late 1990s, […]

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 anus swell. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine, and the anus is the opening through which stool leaves the body. The effects of rectal prolapse […]