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Colorectal cancer: Causes and treatment

Colorectal Cancer : Causes and Treatment

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Colorectal cancer is the type of cancer that affects the human colon or large intestine. Extending from the end of the small bowel to the rectum, this muscular, tube-shaped organ digests and absorbs nutrients from food, concentrates faecal matter by absorbing fluid, and stores and controls the evacuation of faeces. Cancer in this region of [...]
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Treatment for blood in stool

Treatment for Blood in Stool

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Treatment for blood in stool is an important area of care for most GPs and gastroenterologists. Given that many individuals in Australia experience blood in stool or rectal bleeding at some point in their lives, understanding what causes this condition and its treatment can provide some clarity. When considering the treatment for this condition, medication, [...]
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Gastritis is a common gastrointestinal disease faced by Australians, learn the causes of gastritis here so that you can stay clear.

The Main Causes of Gastritis

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Gastritis is a gastroenterological condition that refers to the inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach. Causes of gastritis can disrupt a patient’s digestive system either acutely or chronically. Individuals with this condition experience a range of symptoms including abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, hiccups, black and tarry stool, occasional belching, bloating, loss [...]
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Bowel Polyps: detection and treatment strategies

Bowel Polyps: Detection and Treatment

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Author : Dr Suhirdan Vivekanandarajah Bowel polyps or ‘colon polyps’ refer to small growths of tissue on the wall of the colon or rectum. There are two primary types of growths known as adenomas and hyperplastic polyps. Adenomas may result in cancer if they aren’t detected and removed. Medical professionals recognise the risk these polyps present [...]
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IBS treatment strategies

IBS Treatment Strategies

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IBS treatment makes up a significant component of many gastroenterologists’ areas of care. According to the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, approximately 1 in 5 individuals experience the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome at some point. The condition causes abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in a patient’s bowel movements. For those diagnosed with IBS, immediate treatment and [...]
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