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Colon cancer is one of the most occurring cancers. Hence, one should be careful of its symptoms and know prevention methods In India, colorectal cancer is 7th most occurring cancer. It has multiple causes and is a complex condition. Factors which contribute to the occurrenc...
Gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations from LCH are rare, with the most frequent presenting symptoms being malabsorption and diarrhea. Although endoscopic examination may reveal a solitary colorectal polyp or multiple granulomatous lesions of the mucous membranes either in the upper or lower GI tract, the...
Colonoscopy has a broad range of indications, including evaluating lower GI symptoms such as lower GI bleeding, evaluating abnormal radiographic findings, and screening and surveillance for colon cancer. Colonoscopy is increasingly being used therapeutically. Patient evaluation, patient instructions, and ...
Nearly all colorectal cancers start as abnormal growths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which notes the growths, or "precancerous polyps" may not result in symptoms for years. However, colorectal cancer screenings can help find the growths so they can be...
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Substantially higher percentages of endoscopies were performed because of symptoms rather than family history or routine reasons for endoscopies initiated before 50 years of age compared with 50 years of age or later (Figure 1). We documented 519 incident CRC cases. Compared with no endoscopy, ...
This study has attempted to assess the effectiveness of quantitative faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) for triage of people presenting with lower abdominal symptoms, where a referral to secondary care for investigation of suspected colorectal cancer (CRC) is being considered, particularly when the 2-we...
Ureteral or bladder cancer Symptoms specific to conditions in this area include frequent urination, increased or decreased urine production, pain or burning when urinating, pus or blood in the urine, weak urine stream, straining to urinate, dribbling and urinary incontinence. ...
Abdominal pain is a non-specific and commongastrointestinal complaint. The characteristics, location, and intensity of pain may inform the underlying etiology. Upper abdominal pain may be due topeptic ulcer disease. Acute worsening of the symptoms may herald a complication such as perforation or penet...