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Symptoms of colon cancer can be sneaky, because we all have some of these symptoms once in a while. The time to be concerned is if the symptoms persist for two weeks or more. We all have bowel movements and it is alright to talk to your doctor about your bowel habits.

Changes in bowel habits can be a clue to the fact that our colon is not healthy. This doesn’t necessarily mean there is a significant problem, but if these changes continue over a couple weeks, it is time to talk to the doctor. A change is anything that is different for us. It may be constipation when this has never been a problem for you before or it may be diarrhea that lasts for two weeks. The first thing to consider, of course, is what have you been eating? We all have bouts of constipation, if we aren’t getting enough fruits and vegetables; so the first thing we should do is increase or start eating fruits and vegetables. Diarrhea hits if we eat too many fruits and vegetables, or too much greasy food, or if we eat something that has spoiled. You should decrease the amounts of fruits and vegetables, and or the amount of fried foods, when you develop diarrhea. A bacteria or “bug” that is going around can gives you diarrhea and, in and of itself, isn’t a cause to panic about symptoms of colon cancer. But if these symptoms go on for 2 or more weeks, then it is time to call your doctor. Continue reading ‘Symptoms Of Colon Cancer Explained’ »

Colon cancer is a serious problem and unfortunately affects a great many people. If not detected early, it can cause significant damage and death. So while early detection is key, here are some advanced colon cancer symptoms to be aware of.

First of all it is very unfortunate that many people have no idea they have colon cancer until the symptoms are quite advanced. But in earlier stages, some common symptoms may include fatigue, night sweats, anemia, blood in the stool, diarrhea, constipation, lack of bowel movements or pain in the right shoulder.

It is particularly important to address the situation where you find blood in the stool. There are many reasons why blood might show up in the stool and they have nothing to do with cancer. However this is something which should not be ignored and it is always a good idea to check it out with your Doctor to be sure. Continue reading ‘Advanced Colon Cancer Symptoms’ »

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In medical terminology, Bowel Cancer is also referred to cancer of the colon or the rectum. Its initial symptoms are very unassuming and routine, like diarrhea and constipation to abdominal pain. However, it is the persistence of these symptoms which give the first indication of a more serious problem. This form of cancer usually affects the lining of the large intestine and then spreads to affect the whole of the large bowel. Normally, it does not affect the small bowel so commonly.

The symptoms to watch out for are:

* Rectal Bleeding – This is one of the initial signs. You will observe blood in the feces either actual blood or tar like appearance.

* Abdominal Pain and Feeling of Fullness – Any abdominal pain which refuses to go away with normal and routine medication requires scanning for colon cancer. You will want to visit the toilet but the body will not pass any stools. In case the cancer tumor is located lower in the rectum, there will be pain during bowel movement too. Continue reading ‘Bowel Cancer Symptoms’ »

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Ovarian torsion refers to a condition in which the ovary of a woman has rotated to a degree that it can occlude the vein or ovary artery. The medical condition is found most commonly in younger females who are in their reproductive years.

In simpler words, ovary torsion occurs when an ovary cysts twist to a certain degree. Women suffering from ovary torsion experience a sudden onset of lower abdomen pain as well as nausea and vomiting. The pain may also radiate to the lower back, thighs and side. Constipation, mild fever, diarrhea and tachycardia may also occur along with the pain.

There are a number of conditions which can result in ovarian torsion. These could range from abnormal changes in normal ovaries or any disease that harms the ovary or tube. When changes or spasms occur in the blood vessels of the normal ovaries, ovary torsion may occur. Ovary cysts, trauma in either of the tubes or the ovaries may result in ovary torsion. Sometimes unusualness in the size and shape of the ovary may also result in rotation. Continue reading ‘About Ovarian Torsion’ »

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