Category Archives: Colon Health

Having a twisted bowel is like having a twist or loop that results in the obstruction of fecal matter moving through the intestines. The medical term for the condition is termed volvulus and it can occur in the small or large intestine. It may be referred to as small bowel volvulus or colonic volvulus respectively. ...click here to read more

Colon cancer claims nearly 50,000 lives every year in the United States alone. It is a condition of the large intestine that affects people in their later years of life. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer affecting men and women in the world. Thankfully, the death rate due to colon cancer has been ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 50, you are at much greater risk for developing hemorrhoids. Although hemorrhoids aren’t dangerous, they are a pain in the you-know-what. If you’ve ever had hemorrhoids, you can attest to the fact that they are painful and can negatively impact your daily life. If you haven’t experienced them yet, ...click here to read more

Feelings of bloating often leave you unable to button your pants as your stomach grows in size and you feel sluggish. It’s possible that it could simply be something you ate that’s making you feel this way, but all you know is that you feel uncomfortable. Bloating can occur for many different reasons, so to ...click here to read more

A swollen colon is a manifestation of chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the intestines and is thought to be caused by the body’s own immune system. Normally, the immune system is supposed to act as the first line of defense against bacteria and other foreign invaders to protect the body, but in an unknown twist, ...click here to read more

Although numerous studies point to the fact that exercise may assist in promoting healthy bowels, the latest findings suggest that high-intensity exercise can result in gut damage. The researchers say that gut function shuts down during vigorous exercise. Lead author Ricardo Costa explained, “The redistribution of blood flow away from the gut and towards working ...click here to read more

If there is one organ in our body that can be dubbed a troublemaker, it’s the colon. The final part of the digestive tract, the colon is responsible for essential functions such as fluid reabsorption as well as waste processing and elimination. The organ is populated by myriad bacteria that promote healthy digestive functioning. Despite ...click here to read more

In between the ribs and pelvic bone lie your flanks, of which there are two (one on each side of the body). There are a few parts of the flank, but the easiest way to identify it is through the lower part of the flank. Fat accumulates in this region and form “love handles.” However, ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis is a condition that results from the inflammation of diverticula—pouch-like bulges that are found in the lower part of the large intestine. Diverticula in themselves are not harmful and are actually commonly found in adults over the age of 40, but when these pouches become infected, it can lead to the diagnosis of diverticulitis. ...click here to read more

One of the scariest things that can happen to a person is developing cancer. Colon cancer, for example, is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women and the second leading cause in men in the United States. In 2017, colon cancer is estimated to claim over 50,000 lives. However, a multiyear study suggests ...click here to read more

Human feces smell unpleasant to everyone, and most imagine that it can’t get any worse. However, many abnormalities and disorders that plague the body can make a person’s stool smell worse than usual. The smell is often strong and putrid and it is often related to the food we eat, but it can indicate more ...click here to read more

Colon cancer is the development of cancerous polyps in the lower part of the digestive system that may extend into the rectal area. It is considered the fourth most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States, with diet and lifestyle having a significant impact on its development. It comes as no surprise then ...click here to read more

Experiencing a headache and constipation simultaneously may more often lead one to think that their constipation has led to a splitting headache; a constipation headache. While this may be the case, it is also possible that both of these symptoms may be the side effects of another underlying condition. What is constipation headache? Headaches and ...click here to read more

Consistently dropping items or having slowed movements is not something we all face on a daily basis, but those with Parkinson’s disease live with it every day. The feeling that you don’t have complete control of your body can be an extremely frustrating experience, especially when you don’t know the cause. But according to new ...click here to read more