Colon Cancer: Cancer Screening

Many people approach colon cleansing with the wrong expectations. Some of it is built up by media hype and advertisements that claim colon cleansing to have astounding benefits.

It is true that a superior colon cleanser can have benefits on your overall health, but being able to differentiate between the myths and the real facts about colon cleansing will help you to choose the right colon cleanser for your health and well-being.

Myth: The colon (large intestine) is like a sewage canal and needs a thorough cleaning periodically.

Truth: Most people who fall prey to prevalent myths of colon cleansing would find it helpful to do a basic study of how the colon works. Often people are misled by hype to think that the colon has to be cleaned up, that somehow it is similar to how a sewer works and it needs regular cleaning.

The fact is that the colon has an internal clean-up system in place and a good diet (with adequate fiber) and exercise play a vital role in keeping this process in good working order. The good bacteria inside the colon help to keep it clean as well as act on prebiotics (fiber) producing important nutrients that the body requires for maintaining optimal health.

Myths such as these, often lead people to colon hydrotherapy in an effort to make the colon pristine. What they do not realize is that such methods drive away even the good bacteria which is necessary for colon health and maintenance. Prolonged treatments may lead to malnutrition, anemia and a gradual decline in health.

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Myth: The lining of the colon is full of waste matter which has not been eliminated and sticks to the colon walls forming a hard layer of mucoid plaque which can remain for years causing toxins in the body.

Truth: Many conventional doctors report that there is no such thing as accumulated waste in the colon since the body is designed to eliminate waste in a timely manner.

New York University's Howard Hochster, in a review of websites which promote colon cleansing and successful clearing of "mucoid ropes" (those green slimy ropes that are said to have come from the colon) or mucoid plaque stuck for years to colonic walls said these websites were, "abundant, quasi-scientific, and unfortunately convincing to a biologically- uneducated public." Such sites create sensationalism, but there is no basis for their claims in the science of physiology.

Doctors who review such websites explain that these mucoid ropes are formed by the ingredients in the colon cleansers themselves, rather than plaque that has remained inside the colon for years. Such phenomena can result from figs, senna, bentonite clay or other fibrous materials often found as ingredients in herbal colon cleansers.

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Cancer: Colon Cancer Disease Crohn's

Cancer: Colon Cancer Disease Crohn's If you have been suffering from Crohn's disease over an extended period of time, you are said to be at a greater risk of developing cancer.

During this period of 8 to 10 years, the entire colon gets affected. The possibility of a cancerous risk is however less if you have been suffering from this disease for only a few years and the disease has affected only a part of your colon. You are at the lowest risk if only the rectum has been affected. If other areas of the digestive tract other than the colon get affected, you are at a very minimal risk of getting cancer.

You have to be always alert to detect symptoms of Crohn's disease and cancerous colon. You need to always rule out the possibility of cancer with Crohn's disease. It is thus important to clearly study the onset of symptoms, its frequency as well as its intensity.

The early symptoms of the Crohn's disease are very similar to any other inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBD). The most common symptoms are that of diarrhea and rectal bleeding. These symptoms may not cause any concern but it is advisable to make a visit to your gastroenterologist every year if you have been suffering from Crohn's for a long time. 

The disease is detected through colonoscopy. Through this examination, the gastroenterologist studies the appearance of your colon and takes biopsies if required to examine any affected tissue. Colonoscopy is not a completely reliable method to detect any presence of cancerous cells. Presently, this study with multiple biopsies is considered the most reliable method for study of cancer.

Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Fever
Vomiting
Rectal bleeding
Weight loss
Constipation
Skin rashes
Arthritis
Inflammation of the eye
Flatus and bloating
You can find reddish, tender skin nodules, inflammation of the joints, eyes, liver and spine.

A colon cancer is not a must in every patient suffering from Crohn's. There is plenty of information available on the internet if you would like to get convinced further on this. You can even check with your doctor to get further information.

There is enough literature available on the possibility of developing cancer. You can also get a clear understanding about your condition and the do's and don'ts that you need to follow. All that you have to do is have regular checkups, lead a healthy lifestyle and most importantly have positive thinking.

Crohn's disease and cancerous colon do not necessarily go hand in hand. If you have been suffering from this disease for long, you can rule out the possibility of a cancerous risk by seeing a gastroenterologist.

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Cancer Of The Colon: Can Cancer of The Colon Be Prevented?

Cancer Of The Colon: Can Cancer of The Colon Be Prevented? Although cancer of the colon usually shows no signs of being present, there are certain symptoms that do tend to show-up in the minority of people. These symptoms may include: rectal bleeding, abdominal pains, diarrhea, constipation, or a notable weight loss.

Who is at risk of getting cancer of the colon?

Colon cancer is usually associated with the over 50s (male or female), although it is sometimes seen in younger people. A family history of colon cancer may also have a bearing on whether someone is more susceptible to getting it or not, although statistics tend to show that most sufferers of the disease have no previous family history. Both men and women have an equal chance of getting colon cancer.

How is cancer of the colon diagnosed?

Often developed from small non-cancerous growths found in the colon called polyps, colon cancer can actually be prevented by having these polyps removed. The removal of these polyps is usually done during undergoing a colonoscopy test, whereby a flexible tube with a camera attached to the end (colonoscope) is inserted into the large intestine of the patient.

As the scope is inserted, it inflates the large intestine by pumping carbon dioxide gas into it to allow the doctor to get a better view of what is going on inside. A video image of the inside of the colon, rectum, and intestine is then transmitted back to a computer screen where the doctor can examine it.

The colonoscopy combines the technology of computers and x-ray to create 3-dimensional views of the full length of the colon, rectum, and large intestine. However, according to the U.S. National Cancer Institute, colonoscopy can be done using: Computed Tomography (CT scans), Computed Assisted Tomography (CAT scans), or with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MIR), creating a virtual colonoscopy.

Although colonoscopy may have certain benefits to offer over other tests of the colon, it does have certain drawbacks, such as being a very time consuming-procedure where the preparation is unpleasant for the patient, and where the need for sedation is necessary. The after effects can also be quite unpleasant too, with both cramping and bloating being experienced during the first two hours after the test is completed.

A full recovery can be expected within 24 hours. It should also be noted that with colonoscopy, complications can include the possibility of bleeding or puncture of the large intestine, although this is usually uncommonly heard of. Due to these unpleasant drawbacks, this is probably the reason why only half of the over 50s who should be given a colonoscopy test, decide not to take one.

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