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.
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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
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Many people find hemorrhoids somewhat embarrassing and prefer to treat them from the comfort of their own home. Luckily, a majority of the time, hemorrhoids… Read More »Home Treatment for Hemorrhoids
Colorectal Surgery Associates, PC gets Mobile Friendly Website We pleased to announce the launch of our new website to better address the growing needs of… Read More »Launch of new website