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8 Symptoms of Colon Polyps

"Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and ...
PanCAN Patient Services Case Manager Trishana Horton shares information about stool and tips to have a conversation with your ...
A hypertonic pelvic floor occurs when the muscles in this area become too tense. Symptoms can include pain, difficulty urinating or passing bowel movements, and sexual difficulties. Currently, there ...
The gallbladder is an important part of digestion. If you’re experiencing issues, they may affect your bowel movements and cause symptoms like constipation. Your gallbladder is an important organ that ...
Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...
Most healthy adults have between three bowel movements per day and three per week, with consistency and ease of passage being ...
Colon cancer often shows early warning signs through subtle changes in your stool. From persistent blood traces and ...
IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.
Proactive care and early treatment help prevent serious IBD complications and improve patients’ quality of life.
Water is often dubbed the elixir of life, and for a good reason. It is a crucial component of our bodies, making up about 60 percent of our total body weight. Every cell, tissue and organ in our body ...
Splinting is a technique people may use to relieve constipation. It involves using a finger to press against the perineum or vaginal wall to help move a stool out of the rectum. There is little ...