Haemorrhoids (piles): They are distended and swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. They can present as fresh bleeding from back passage, itching and discomfort around anal area, and / or protruding lump from the anus. Haemorrhoids can generally be treated with diet modification, avoiding constipation and straining, and use of creams to ease… Continue reading Haemorrhoids (piles)
Month: March 2023
Ulcerative colitis
It is a long-term condition where the large bowel and the rectum (which is the end of the large bowel where stool is stored) become inflamed. The main symptoms are recurring diarrhoea, increased bowel motions frequency, tummy pain, bleeding from the back passage, tiredness, loss of appetite, and weight loss. The severity of symptoms varies… Continue reading Ulcerative colitis
Crohn’s disease
It is a lifelong condition where parts of digestive system become inflamed. The symptoms usually start in childhood or early adulthood. The main symptoms are diarrhoea, stomach cramps, bleeding from back passage, fatigue and weight loss. There’s no cure for Crohn’s disease, but treatment can help reduce or control your symptoms. The main treatments are… Continue reading Crohn’s disease
Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN)
This term means there are abnormal cells in the lining of the back passage (anus). It is also called anal squamous intraepithelial lesions (SILs). AIN is not cancer but the cells might develop into cancer in the future. This is diagnosed by taking a sample of skin (biopsy) to be examined under a microscope. It… Continue reading Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia (AIN)
Colorectal Polyps
These are small growth on the inner lining of the colon or rectum. They are common affecting around 1 in 4 people at some point in their lives. They don’t normally have any symptoms; however, some people might get symptoms like blood in the stool or have positive Faecal immunohistochemical testing (FIT test) that detects… Continue reading Colorectal Polyps
Small bowel cancer
This cancer starts in the small bowel which makes up most of the digestive system and helps the body to digest food and take in vitamins. The symptoms of small bowel cancer can be vague and other conditions could have similar symptoms like irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease. Symptoms include tummy pain or… Continue reading Small bowel cancer
Anal Cancer
This rare cancer starts in the lining of the back passage (anus). Symptoms include bleeding, bowel changes, pain around the back passage, and severe itching (pruritis). These symptoms could be caused by other conditions, therefore it’s important to seek medical advice if you have any of these symptoms. Examination by specialist is essential to decide… Continue reading Anal Cancer
Bowel Cancer (colorectal cancer)
This cancer starts within the lining of the large bowel (colon) or the last part of large bowel before reaching the back passage (rectum). Symptoms to look out for include: Persistent change in normal bowel habit for more than 2-3 weeks such as looser motions, passing more frequent motions, or getting constipation Bleeding from the… Continue reading Bowel Cancer (colorectal cancer)
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD):
Bowel Cancer (colorectal cancer): This cancer starts within the lining of the large bowel (colon) or the last part of large bowel before reaching the back passage (rectum). Symptoms to look out for include: Persistent change in normal bowel habit for more than 2-3 weeks such as looser motions, passing more frequent motions, or getting… Continue reading INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD):
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
Crohn’s disease: It is a lifelong condition where parts of digestive system become inflamed. The symptoms usually start in childhood or early adulthood. The main symptoms are diarrhoea, stomach cramps, bleeding from back passage, fatigue and weight loss. There’s no cure for Crohn’s disease, but treatment can help reduce or control your symptoms. The main… Continue reading INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)