It is virtually impossible to know how many adults have fecal incontinence. Unfortunately many people just live with the symptoms without telling their doctor or… Read More »How Colorectal Surgery Can Help With Fecal Incontinence
It’s hardly surprising that most people never even mention their gallbladder, or even know it’s there unless it gives them problems. Gallstones would be one of those problems, and they are quite painful. Our gallbladder helps us digest fatty foods, but we don’t really need it. While that certainly seems surprising, it’s not the only fun fact. So, let’s discover 5 surprising truths about the gallbladder.
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There is no known cure nor a specific cause for Crohn’s Disease, however, it is true that some therapies can help reduce the symptoms and flare-ups. If you have a close relative with this debilitating disease, you are more likely to develop it. If you or someone you love lives with it, how can you manage symptoms and flare-ups of Crohn’s Disease?
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What’s the difference between endoscopy and colonoscopy? Number one, a colonoscopy is a type of endoscopy, but the similarity really stops there. There are many kinds of endoscopies to detect disease and for treatment purposes. A colonoscopy is just one.
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A ventral hernia is sometimes referred to as an “incisional” hernia, meaning it forms at the site of a past surgical incision. This is true, but can be misleading since there are many other factors involved in why a ventral hernia occurs.
The fundamental cause of a ventral hernia is a weakened abdominal wall where a bulge of tissues is able to push through, and it can happen anywhere in the abdomen
Here is some helpful information about the signs, risk factors, and seriousness of a ventral hernia.
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If you are among the 15% of Americans suffering with IBS, no one has to tell you about the chronic symptoms. There’s the bloating effect, the gas effect, plus all the discomfort, and excessive trips to the bathroom.
Even if you haven’t been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but do experience these symptoms, you may want to pay attention to these foods and consider avoiding them.
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The third leading cause of preventable death in the United States is alcoholic liver disease. Unlike other types of diseases, warning signs that something is wrong with your liver are invisible in the early stages. Unfortunately, late-stage liver disease is complicated to treat. That is why it is beneficial to be aware of some very early signs. What are the early warning signs of liver disease?
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Early signs of esophageal cancer are almost non-existent. Like many other types of cancer, it can sneak up on you and by the time it is diagnosed. In this case, oftentimes there has already been damage and it may have spread. Keenly note the risk factors that make you more susceptible to esophageal cancer, and then watch for any of the symptoms. Early diagnosis equals a more positive prognosis.
Read More »The Early Signs of Esophageal CancerDiverticulosis is an inflammatory condition where small pouches form on the inside of the large intestine or the colon. Among other things, if someone becomes constipated or strains during bowel movements, these pouches can become irritated. Then the condition turns more severe, and is known as diverticulitis. Once that happens, eating becomes more difficult. What is the recommended diet for diverticulitis?
Read More »What Is the Recommended Diet for Diverticulitis?Any bleeding should be a concern and should never be ignored. How serious it might be is a different matter. We will list less serious… Read More »Should I Be Worried About Rectal Bleeding?
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