Colorectal Surgical Associates New Location
Our Kansas City Colorectal Surgical Associates location has moved – this office is now located at the following address: 4370 W 109th St.… Read More »Colorectal Surgical Associates New Location
Our Kansas City Colorectal Surgical Associates location has moved – this office is now located at the following address: 4370 W 109th St.… Read More »Colorectal Surgical Associates New Location
If you’ve been diagnosed with a colon condition, such as cancer, Crohn’s disease or colitis, your surgeon may recommend removing all or part of the colon. If you want a surgery option that might reduce healing time, ask your physician about minimally invasive Colorectal procedures.
Read More »The Benefits of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects approximately 1.4 million Americans.
It causes an abnormal response that triggers inflammation in the digestive tract. Though Crohn’s disease is hard to diagnose, the most common symptoms include watery diarrhea, bloody stools, fever, abdominal pain, weight loss, fatigue and low iron levels. Much like a lot of GI conditions, certain foods don’t affect people in the same way. But, there are a few foods that should be avoided, especially if you’re in the middle of a flare-up.
Colorectal Surgery Associates, P.C. will be moving its Carondelet office at St. Joseph Medical Center as of November 30th, 2015. New Colorectal Surgery Associates PC… Read More »Carondelet Office Relocation
5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run in Kansas City Colon Cancer Coalition is organizing a 5K run / walk for Colon Cancer Awareness this Sunday, September 20th,… Read More »Get Your Rear in Gear! 5K Sunday, Sept. 20!
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is an uncomfortable digestive condition that affects about 15 percent of the population. It can cause abdominal pain, bowel problems, diarrhea and chronic constipation.
Although there is no simple solution for treating IBS, the following diets have been proven to help people with the digestive disorder:
Your colon is a major part of your digestive system that helps remove waste and sends nutrients from food into your body. The colon can develop a disease called colorectal cancer. Fortunately there are ways you can prevent colorectal cancer through things like exercise and early screening.
A number of small glands are inside the anus. In some cases, these glands can become blocked and the cavity will become infected, which is known as an anal abscess. There’s a 50 percent chance one of the abscesses could become an anal fistula, in which a small tunnel connects the infected gland inside the anus to an opening on the skin around the anus.
Read More »Anal Fistula Symptoms and Treatment in Kansas City
If you’ve been diagnosed with a colon condition, such as cancer, Chron’s disease or colitis, your surgeon may recommend removing all or part of the colon. If you want a surgery option that might reduce healing time, ask your physician about minimally invasive Colorectal procedures.
March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with more than 50,000 Americans dying from the cancer each year. Here are a few important facts to know about colorectal cancer: Read More »Facts about Colorectal Cancer