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Colon cancer can be found in a few ways, including a digital rectal exam and a fecal occult blood test. There is also the option of using devices in a sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. There is also a virtual colonoscopy, the National Cancer Institute said.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation and swelling in the digestive tract. It primarily includes two conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

A top nutrition scientist from King’s College, London, has warned that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can raise bowel cancer risk by up to 600 per cent, especially in younger people. Chronic gut inflammation damages the bowel lining over time,

Your belly hurts. The diarrhea keeps coming. And you certainly don’t feel like eating. These are telltale signs of colitis. But which kind? Colitis is a term used to describe inflammation in your large intestine, or colon. There are many causes ...

Serious colon issues often develop quietly, making early symptoms easy to overlook. Conditions like colon cancer can start with subtle changes. Here are five warning signs you should pay attention to.

Understanding your bowel movements is crucial for maintaining overall health. Your colon, also known as the large intestine, plays a significant role in your digestive system. Constipation and other changes in bowel movements can be indicators of your ...

Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also tend to struggle with bedwetting and other bowel and urinary tract problems, a UC Irvine College of Medicine study has found. The study, believed to be the first to investigate urinary ...