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Colorectal surgery is the broad term for surgical procedures performed on the colon, the rectum and the anus. There are various different surgical procedures which fall under colorectal surgery and these are used to treat a vast array of disorders, such as:
Anal cancer
Colorectal cancer
Severe complications related to constipation
Anal injuries
Inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract
Congenital defects
Procedures: The surgeries under color...more
Anal cancer
Colorectal cancer
Severe complications related to constipation
Anal injuries
Inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract
Congenital defects
Procedures: The surgeries under color...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Colon polyps are growths that are typically found in the large intestine. Although the causes behind the occurrence of colon polyps are not known, this condition is usually seen to affect adults.
These colon polyps might turn into colon cancer over a period of time; the development of cancer can happen over a number of years.
Colon polyps are usually symptomless; hence it becomes difficult to diagnose the condition. They are commonly found as additional results of screening tes...more
These colon polyps might turn into colon cancer over a period of time; the development of cancer can happen over a number of years.
Colon polyps are usually symptomless; hence it becomes difficult to diagnose the condition. They are commonly found as additional results of screening tes...more
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Colon polyps are growths that are typically found in the large intestine. Although the causes behind the occurrence of colon polyps are not known, this condition is usually seen to affect adults. These colon polyps might turn into colon cancer over a period of time; the development of cancer can happen over a number of years.
Colon polyps are usually symptomless; hence it becomes difficult to diagnose the condition. They are commonly found as additional results of screening tests for co...more
Colon polyps are usually symptomless; hence it becomes difficult to diagnose the condition. They are commonly found as additional results of screening tests for co...more
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The last part of the intestinal tract is the colon (or large intestine) and the rectum. When these organs are affected, the symptoms are quite similar and so they are referred together as colorectal disorders. This could include a wide spectrum of infections to motility disorders (diarrhea and constipation) to polyps and cancer. Listed below are some of the common colorectal disorders:
Infections: Clostridium difficile is a common bacterial infection of the colorectal region. These infection...more
Infections: Clostridium difficile is a common bacterial infection of the colorectal region. These infection...more
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Screening for cancer of the colon or large intestine and rectum is a proven way of saving a person from the impacts of colorectal diseases. This is partly because colon cancer is something that can be prevented if detected at an early stage and the polyps which may advance to cancer are removed properly. Thus if you are turning 50 soon, be prepared to present yourself for a screening colonoscopy that will help you ensure good health and well-being. It may sound uncanny, but do you know that 50,0...more
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Screening for cancer of the colon or large intestine and rectum is a proven way of saving a person from the impacts of colorectal diseases. This is partly because colon cancer is something that can be prevented if detected at an early stage and the polyps which may advance to cancer are removed properly. Thus if you are turning 50 soon, be prepared to present yourself for a screening colonoscopy that will help you ensure good health and well-being. It may sound uncanny, but do you know that 50,0...more
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A cut on your skin can be seen by the naked eye, but injuries and infections to internal organs are not so easily visible to the eye. The procedure to view and operate on the body s internal organs is known as an endoscopy. An endoscopy is performed using a flexible tube with a camera attached at one end known as an endoscope. This is inserted into the body though a natural opening in the body such as the mouth or through a small incision on the body.
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While the camera gives the doctor a...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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According to the American Cancer Society and Colon Cancer Alliance, colon cancer, which is also referred to as colorectal cancer is regarded as the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer, as well as the second most important reason of cancer deaths in the U.S. affecting both men and women. But thankfully, colon cancer can be prevented by changing the food habits. It is also important to get regular screenings through colonoscopy, which will help you to determine the early or precancerous s...more
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This is a disease that affects the large intestine and the rectum. The Ulcerative Colitis refers to the inflammation in the innermost lining of the large intestine. The main function of the large intestine is to absorb water from indigestible food matter in the body before throwing away any waste. Hence, the large intestine is a vital part of our body. If left untreated, the disease increases risk of colon cancer.
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Diarrhea with blood or pus: A person suffering fro...more
Symptoms:
Diarrhea with blood or pus: A person suffering fro...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is inflammatory bowel disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease, also known as ibd, describes a group of conditions that are chronic and cause inflammation in the digestive system.
Types of inflammatory bowel disease?
There are two primary forms of ibd. They are:
Ulcerative colitis: this type of ibd is characterised by inflammation and ulcers in the inner lining of the colon and rectum, which can cause bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain and...more
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What is fissure?
Fissure is a term used to describe conditions that cause small cuts or tears in the lining of the anus. These tears can be caused by a variety of things, including straining during bowel movements, infections, and chronic constipation.
Types of fissure:
Radial fissure: this type of fissure is a crack that branches out from the centre of a surface like the spokes of a wheel.
Linear fissure: this type of fissure is ...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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What is hydrocele?
Hydrocele is a type of hernias which is caused when fluid accumulates in the tissue that surrounds a testicle. It may occur on one or both sides of the scrotum and the swelling can increase in size over time.
The fluid buildup results from a weakness in the wall of the scrotal sac or difficulties along the spermatic cord that carries sperm and fluids into and out of the testicle. Hydrocele is most common among newborns but can also occur among olde...more
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Dr. C.S. Ramachandran is a highly knowledgeable General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with an MS and DNB in General Surgery. He has a lot of experience with minimally invasive procedures like laparoscopy, laser surgery, and endoscopy. He also has a significant amo...more
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General practitioner Dr. Hanish gupta has a wealth of knowledge in his field. He earned his mbbs at the gsvm medical college in kanpur and his dnb in general medicine at st. Stephen's university in delhi. Constipation is one of the most prevalent digestive disorders affecting ...more
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Majority of the people around us consider this problem of constipation a condition to laugh at or make joke about it but you should know that this condition is a very troubling situation and this issue needs to be solved as soon as possible and should not be left untreated and none else knows the downside or the problems created by this condition of constipation other than the person who suffers from this. This condition of constipation is usually very annoying and in certain...more
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In pregnancy there is a lot of shift in normal behavior of hormones. Pregnant women have stress, no balanced diet, and routine gets disturb. Due to this problem and disturbance in the body, digestive problems can occur. Constipation and diarrhea are major issues with it. ;
Loose motion for a long time for pregnant women can cause them to get weak in energy. There will be loss of energy for the child, severe loose motion can send the patient to unconscious state.
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Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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Some foods with a black tint can cause you to have black stools. However, it can also happen due to various medical reasons like gastrointestinal (gi) bleeding, colon polyps, stomach ulcers or esophageal varices giving it a rather dark appearance than its bright red colour.
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It has been upheld by many medical studies that the appearance of one s stool can tell a lot about their health and what illnesses and conditions they have. Similarly, a black stool (i...more
Last Updated: 2 years ago• Featured Tip
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The rectum is found to be a part of the digestive system that starts at the lower portion of the large intestine and it ends at the anus. The pain in the rectal area could occur because of any kind of injury, infection, or injury that has occurred to the rectum or the anus. People are ought to experience pain in their rectal area only at particular times for instance while you are sitting, during bowel movements or walking and depending upon the the cause of the pain that is ...more
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If you are suffering from frequent stomach pain, cramping, bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea (or a combination of all of these symptoms), you may be dealing with irritable bowel syndrome (ibs). Ibs is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders that can be difficult to manage on a long-term basis. However, there are some things you can do to help ease your symptoms and make your day-to-day life more manageable.
You must talk to your doctor about the best...more
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