The dreaded “C” word – dealing with cancer of the rectum Cancer has become an epidemic to say the very least. Aptly termed ‘Emperor of maladies’ it has become a nightmare for both the patients and their doctors. But what works in the favor of life and chance at complete recovery is ‘prevention’ and ‘Early detection’. This principle also appli..

What is it? Rectal prolapse is a condition in which the rectum (the lower end of the colon, located just above the anus) becomes stretched out and protrudes out of the anus. Symptoms: · Pain · Bleeding · Mucus discharge · Fecal incontinence (inability to control bowel movements) · Something coming out from anus Diag..

Systematic approach to constipation: Defecography(scanning of evacuation) is a magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) study of defecation, a diagnostic test that shows the rectal and anal canal as they change during defecation(having a bowel movement).this test is used to evaluate disorders of the lower bowel that are not evident by tests such as colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. Who may have to go for thi..

Constipation is often one of those topics, very few people like to discuss. It occurs when bowel movements become difficult or less frequent. Constipation is not a disease, but a symptom related to a family of diseases generally classified as defecation disorders. How do you know? If you suffer from a chronic constipation: The following self assessment can help you determine whether or not you ..

Piles (clinically known as Hemorrhoids) basically, is the swelling of blood vessels near the anal opening. The lumps are formed by increased pressure on blood vessels in the area, causing them to enlarge and swell. We understand that piles may not be a subject you feel comfortable talking about, but there is no need to suffer in silence. Grade of piles: Grade 1: Symptoms are mild pain, itching s..