What is Colorectal Cancer?
...as diarrhea, constipation, or narrowing of stools – Rectal bleeding or blood in stools – Abdominal pain, cramps, or bloating – Weight loss and fatigue – Weakness or anemia **Causes**...
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What are Hemorrhoids?
...Eating a high-fiber diet to prevent constipation * Exercising regularly to promote regular bowel movements * Avoiding straining during bowel movements * Using stool softeners or laxatives if needed *...
What is Sphincterotomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...fissure from healing, can also cause the condition. Anal fissures have the ability to heal on their own, so often, doctors treat them with non-surgical options such as stool softeners,...
What is Viral Gastroenteritis?
...it is advisable to see a doctor check for other conditions. u003cstrongu003eCan viral gastroenteritis cause blood in the stool?u003c/strongu003e Viral gastroenteritis does not usually cause blood in the stool, or...
What is Bacterial Gastroenteritis?
...gastroenteritis. Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk factors Genetic factors Lifestyle factors Diet Inflammatory bowel conditions Diagnosis Colonoscopy Sigmoidoscopy CT colonography Stool tests Colorectal cancer screening The age screening should...
What is Chronic Pancreatitis?
...looking, bad smelling stools Pale or clay-colored stools Weight loss Flatulence Distended abdomen Tiredness Complications of chronic pancreatitis For some people with chronic pancreatitis, the first noticeable symptoms may actually...
What is Diverticular disease?
...and constipation), bloating, nausea, vomiting, and belly pain. If the diverticula are infected and inflamed, they may cause fever, belly pain, and blood and pus in the stool. Symptoms are...
What is Sigmoidoscopy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...a person experiences recurrent diarrhea, constipation, or alternate diarrhea and constipation so the cause can be determined. Stool has blood and/or mucus– Blood and mucus in the stool can indicate...
Chemotherapy Side-Effects
...easily Nosebleeds Bleeding gums Treatments to improve platelet cell count are available. These include corticosteroid drugs and, in severe cases, blood transfusions. Diarrhea or constipation Diarrhea and/or constipation can be a...
What is Diaper Rash?
Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Risk factors Genetic factors Lifestyle factors Diet Inflammatory bowel conditions Diagnosis Colonoscopy Sigmoidoscopy CT colonography Stool tests Colorectal cancer screening The age screening should begin...