FAS is a group of conditions that causes mental, behavior, and growth problems. Talk to your healthcare provider before you take any medicines. Many medicines may harm your baby if you take them when you are pregnant. Do not take any medicines, vitamins, herbs, or supplements without first...
When untreated, blockage of the colon can cause perforated bowel and/or intestines. Trauma to the abdominal region, either from compression, such as from a seat belt during a serious car accident, or from puncture, such as a stab wound, are probably the easiest signals that the bowel ...
The proctology examination is a minor procedure,used to check the lower colon and rectum for any abnormalities such as hemorrhoids, polyps, fistulas and fis- sures. The examination usually takes only 3–5 minutes; however, to see clearly it is necessary to prepare the lower bowel. How is ...
Blood in stools: One of the distressing symptoms of colon cancer is bleeding from the rectum or blood in the stool. The stool might look dark brown or black due to the presence of blood. There could be rectal bleeding or changes in the stool appearance. Blood in the stool can be alarmin...
and have not yet had a bowel movement. I was on a morphine pump for 5 days after the surgery and still on pain meds. I am so afraid that I may cause a tear since I am so constipated. They didn't give me anything in the hospital to make this easier. I am drinking lots of ...