Related Diseases - Colon Polyps Causes, Removal, Size, Bleeding

Colon Polyps Related Diseases & Conditions

Medical conditions are often related to other diseases and conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments related to the topic of Colon Polyps. These conditions may be a cause or symptom of Colon Polyps or be a condition for which you may be at increased risk.

Rectal Bleeding (Blood in Stool, Hematochezia) Rectal bleeding (hematochezia) refers to the passage of bright red blood from the anus. Rectal bleeding may be moderate to severe...learn more »
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Rectal Bleeding (Blood in Stool, Hematochezia) Article
- Rectal bleeding (blood in stool) facts
- What does rectal bleeding (blood in stool) mean?
- What are the causes of blood in the stool (rectal bleeding)?
- What diseases and conditions can cause blood in the stool (rectal bleeding)?
- Anal fissure
- Hemorrhoids
- Diverticulosis
- Colon cancer and polyps
- Polypectomy
- Angiodysplasias
- Colitis and proctitis
- Meckel's diverticulum
- Rare causes of rectal bleeding
- How is the cause and site of rectal bleeding determined?
- History and physical examination
- Anoscopy
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Radionuclide scans
- Visceral angiogram
- Video capsule and small intestine enteroscopy
- MRI and CT tomographic angiography
- Nasogastric tube aspiration
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Blood tests
- How is rectal bleeding treated?
Colitis Inflammation of the inner lining of the colon is referred to as colitis. Symptoms of the inflammation of the colon lining include...learn more »
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Colitis Article
- What is colitis?
- What are the causes (types) of colitis?
- Infectious colitis
- Ischemic colitis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Microscopic colitis
- What are the symptoms of colitis?
- When should I contact my doctor about colitis?
- How is colitis diagnosed?
- How is colitis treated?
- What is the prognosis for a patient with colitis?
- Colitis At A Glance
Colon Cancer Colon cancer is a malignancy that arises from the inner lining of the colon. Most, if not all, of these cancers develop from...learn more »
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Colon Cancer Article
- Colon cancer facts
- What is cancer?
- What is cancer of the colon and rectum?
- What are the causes of colon cancer?
- What are the symptoms of colon cancer?
- What tests can be done to detect colon cancer?
- How can colon cancer be prevented?
- What are the treatments and survival for colon cancer?
- What is the follow-up care for colon cancer?
- What does the future hold for patients with colorectal cancer?
Stool Color & Texture Changes (Black, Red, Maroon, Green, Yellow, Gray, Tarry, Sticky) Stool color is generally brown. When stool color changes, often, an individual becomes concerned. The presence of the bilirubin...learn more »
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Stool Color & Texture Changes (Black, Red, Maroon, Green, Yellow, Gray, Tarry, Sticky) Article
- What color is normal stool?
- What causes normal stool color?
- How do changes in bilirubin affect stool color?
- How does intestinal bleeding change stool color?
- What other things can cause changes in the color of stool?
- What are the symptoms of stool color changes?
Cancer Risk Factors Though it's difficult to say why some people develop cancer while others don't, research shows that certain risk factors increase...learn more »
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Cancer Risk Factors Article
- What are cancer risk factors?
- Growing older
- Tobacco
- Sunlight
- Ionizing radiation
- Certain chemicals and other substances
- Some viruses and bacteria
- Certain hormones
- Family history of cancer
- Alcohol
- Poor diet, lack of physical activity, or being overweight
Melanosis Coli Melanosis coli is a condition that is often associated with prolonged laxative use....learn more »
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Melanosis Coli Article
- What is melanosis coli?
- What are the symptoms of melanosis coli?
- What causes melanosis coli?
- How is melanosis coli diagnosed?
- What is the prognosis (outcome) of melanosis coli?
The Digestive System Digestion is the complex process of turning food you eat into the energy you need to survive. The digestive process also involves...learn more »
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The Digestive System Article
- Digestion Introduction
- What is Digestion?
- Foods Journey - Stop 1: The Mouth
- Foods Journey - Stop 2: The Pharynx and Esophagus
- Foods Journey - Stop 3: The Stomach and Small Intestine
- Foods Journey - Stop 4: The Colon, Rectum and Anus
- Accessory organs in digestion
Gardner's Syndrome (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis) Gardners' syndrome, or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), is an inherited condition in which cancer of the colon and rectum...learn more »
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Gardner's Syndrome (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis) Article
- What is familial adenomatous polyposis?
- How common is familial adenomatous polyposis?
- What genes are related to familial adenomatous polyposis?
- How do people inherit familial adenomatous polyposis?
- Where can I find information about treatment for familial adenomatous polyposis?
- What other names do people use for familial adenomatous polyposis?
Colon Cancer Prevention Colo-rectal cancer is both curable and preventable if it is detected early and completely removed before the cancerous cells...learn more »
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Colon Cancer Prevention Article
- Introduction to colon cancer prevention
- What measures to prevent colo-rectal cancer have proven effectiveness and long term safety?
- What measures to prevent colo-rectal cancer probably are effective but may have long term adverse side effects?
- What measures to prevent colo-rectal cancer probably are effective and safe?
- What prevention measures have been found to be ineffective?
- What about genetic testing for colon cancer?
- Who should consider genetic counseling and testing?
- Why is genetic counseling and testing important in hereditary colon cancer syndromes?
- What can be done now to prevent colorectal cancer?
Disease Prevention in Women Disease prevention in women includes screening tests that are a basic part of prevention medicine. All screening tests are...learn more »
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Disease Prevention in Women Article
- Disease prevention in women overview
- Osteoporosis
- Breast cancer
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Cancer of the cervix
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Hypercholesterolemia (hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia)
- Type II diabetes mellitus
- Cancer of colon and rectum / polyps of colon and rectum
- Bladder cancer
- Glaucoma
- Melanoma and other skin cancers
Disease Prevention in Men Disease prevention in men includes routine screening tests that are part of basic prevention medicine. Take an active role in...learn more »
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Disease Prevention in Men Article
- Disease prevention in men introduction
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia
- Type II diabetes mellitus
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Cancer of colon and rectum /polyps of colon and rectum
- Prostate cancer
- Glaucoma
- Melanoma and other skin cancers
- Bladder cancer