Colorectal cancer is one of the more common types of cancer diagnosed in the United States. This type of cancer develops in either the colon or rectum, which attributes its name. Your colon and rectum are located at the base of your large intestine and together they store stool before it is removed from your…
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Diverticulosis is a condition that occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, develop in your digestive tract. In some cases, these small pouches become infected or inflamed, which is a condition called diverticulitis. Though these two conditions are directly related and quite similar, the difference between them is that one, diverticulosis, leads to another, diverticulitis. To…
DetailsBecause all bleeding is considered abnormal, if you are experiencing rectal bleeding, you need to be evaluated by a medical professional. Whether it is regular or infrequent, seeking medical attention is extremely important to establish that it is not symptomatic of a much larger issue. We are predisposed to thinking of the worst-case scenario whenever…
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A peptic ulcer is an open sore that develops on the inner lining of your stomach and the upper portion of your small intestine. They can include a gastric ulcer on the inside of the stomach and duodenal ulcers that develop on the inside of your small intestine. It is important that if you experience…
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Anyone can get sick from food poisoning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in six Americans gets sick from foodborne illness. Whether you experience a mild discomfort (i.e. upset stomach) or require a trip to the hospital depends on how strong your immune system is. For more information on combatting…
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