Raman Menon

Once colon pockets have developed in the colon there is no guaranteed way to prevent rare future complications from occurring. However, increasing dietary fiber and taking a fiber supplement is the best way to help reduce the likelihood of future problems.

In those patients who are having repeated

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To treat your internal hemorrhoids, your doctor may recommend changing your diet and how you go to the bathroom. You should eat more fiber and avoid sitting on the toilet too long. If they are large and protrude or bleed a rubber band can be placed on them in the office. One rarely needs to go to...  Full Post

Hemorrhoids are swelling in the rectum or anal area that may protrude through the anus when straining. They usually contain enlarged veins and are most common in people over the age of 50. Three out of four people will develop hemorrhoids at some time in their lives.

While many people associate

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A polypectomy is a surgical procedure in which a polyp is removed via a snare inserted into the colonoscope. If a polyp is found, the snare can easily grab the polyp and remove it. If a polyp is found low enough in the rectum, the polyp can be operated on through the rectum. A polypectomy is a mi...  Full Post

To treat your internal hemorrhoids, your doctor may recommend changing your diet and how you go to the bathroom. You should eat more fiber and avoid sitting on the toilet too long. If they are large and protrude or bleed a rubber band can be placed on them in the office. One rarely needs to go to...  Full Post

A polypectomy is a surgical procedure in which a polyp is removed via a snare inserted into the colonoscope. If a polyp is found, the snare can easily grab the polyp and remove it. If a polyp is found low enough in the rectum, the polyp can be operated on through the rectum. A polypectomy is a mi...  Full Post

Hemorrhoids are swelling in the rectum or anal area that may protrude through the anus when straining. They usually contain enlarged veins and are most common in people over the age of 50. Three out of four people will develop hemorrhoids at some time in their lives.

While many people associate

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People at high risk for colorectal cancer include those who have already had colon polyps, those who have had breast or female genital cancer, people whose parents or siblings have had colorectal polyps or cancer, and those who have had inflammatory bowel disease for a long time.

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Odor is caused by traces of skatole, indole, and compounds containing sulfur.

These gases are not present in everyone, but when they are present, they come from bacteria in the colon breaking down carbohydrates. We know of no way to modify the presence or amount of these gases.

Abdominal discomfort

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Diverticulosis is a term that refers to having pockets in the colon, and it is a common condition in North America.

These pockets form in the colon as patients get older and occur in more than 50% of Americans by age 65, and almost all Americans by age 80. These pockets, or diverticula,

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Constipation may mean hard, dry bowel movements, difficulty eliminating bowel movements, and/or infrequent bowel movements, sometimes preceded by cramping or bloating.

Many factors can contribute to constipation. Painful conditions of the anus can discourage regular bowel movements, which can result

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A colon polyp is a small growth on the lining of the intestine.

Sometimes there is only one polyp, but there can be several present at the same time. There also are rare conditions in which the colon (large intestine) contains a very large number of polyps. Polyps may be either benign (noncancerous)

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