Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that causes a variety of symptoms, including abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation, bloating, gassiness, and cramping. Because these symptoms may be caused by a number of different bowel diseases, IBS is usually diagnosed only after your doctor determines you don't have a more serious problem.
The severity of the disorder varies from person to person. Some people experience symptoms that come and go and are just...
Read moreInflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) have similar acronyms and sometimes even overlapping symptoms. This... Read more »
New Study: There was a new study published in the May 29, 2008 issue of Nature, a science and medicine journal, which may point... Read more »
Scientists have found genetic changes in colon cancer cells says a New York Times article. If you have a relative with colon cancer, this... Read more »
First, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is not IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). To learn the different between these two different... Read more »
Just a brief update on my blog from last week . . . I met my deadline late last Friday and by Sunday my gut was much happier and pretty... Read more »
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and PreventionColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., with Americans facing a lifetime chance of 5 - 6% for this cancer. Each... Read more »
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Colorectal Cancer Screening GuidelinesA number of major organizations, including The American Cancer Society, The US Preventive Services Task Force,... Read more »
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SurgeryIn the earliest stages of colorectal cancer (stage 0 and some stage I cases) polyps can be removed during a colonoscopy in a procedure called... Read more »
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ChemotherapyChemotherapy Drugs and RegimensSeven drugs are currently approved for colorectal cancer chemotherapy:5-fluorouracil (5-FU, Adrucil),... Read more »
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Colonic tissue cultureNormal ValuesA normal result means that no disease-causing organisms have grown in the laboratory dish.Some "healthy" bacteria,... Read more »