Author: Roman Valent
Bowel cancer
Bowel cancer is the second commonest female cancer and third commonest male cancer. It is a cancerous growth in the colon or rectum (parts of the large intestine). It is due to the abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
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Diverticular disease consists of three conditions that involve the development of small sacs or pockets in the wall of the colon, including diverticulosis, diverticulitis and other complication of diverticulosis including bleeding, strictures or formation of fistulas.
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Haemorroids
Haemorrhoids are congested, dilated blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum. They are very common and you may not be aware of them.
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Constipation
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder which impacts on patients’ quality of life (QoL). Its prevalence varies between 3% to 27%. The incidence appears to increase with age.
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