Detecting and Treating Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
... Many Americans eat an unhealthy diet and have poor toilet habits. Over the course of several years, the effect of this lifestyle can cause a person to have problems with the large bowel. This article ...

Abdominal Pain
... Just about everybody at one point or another will experience abdominal pain. Most causes of abdominal pain are not serious and can be readily diagnosed and treated. However, abdominal pain can also be...

Colon Polyps: Q&A
... I recently had a polyp removed during a routine colonoscopy. My doctor said it was a hyperplastic polyp. What is this, and does this mean I have an increased risk for developing colon or rectal cancer...

Colonoscopy Questions
... I recently had a colonoscopy, and my doctor said they removed an adenoma during the procedure. Please explain what an adenoma is, as I’m very worried. An adenoma is a benign, or non-cancerous polyp or...

An Overview of Gastrointestinal Disorders
... Functional disorders Functional disorders are those in which the bowel looks normal but doesn''t work properly. They are the most common problems affecting the colon and rectum, and include constipati...

What I need to know about Colon Polyps
... Digestive tract A polyp* is extra tissue that grows inside your body. Colon polyps grow in the large intestine. The large intestine, also called the colon, is part of your digestive system. It's a...