Month: September 2016

Medical researchers have begun to express concerns over an “epidemic” of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Between 10% and 15% of patients may have the gastrointestinal condition, which causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating and other unpleasant symptoms. But some researchers think IBS is being over-diagnosed, with doctors missing more severe medical conditions – including colon cancer – in the …

Misdiagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Is Colon Cancer Being Mistaken For IBS? Read More »

In the United States, more than 30% of people over the age of 50 will develop diverticulosis, a condition marked by small pouches in the colon wall. While the disorder can lead to undesirable side effects, like inflammation, bleeding and constipation, diverticulosis does not appear to cause colon cancer. Diverticulosis & Colon Cancer Diverticulosis is characterized by small bulges …

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