Detecting and Treating Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
... Many Americans eat an unhealthy diet and have poor toilet habits. Over the course of several years, the effect of this lifestyle can cause a person to have problems with the large bowel. This article ...

Gastrointestinal References
... This listing is provided for your reference. The information provided by these organizations is not necessarily endorsed by The Cleveland Clinic Web Sites Celiac Disease www.icondata.com/health/pedbas...

What You Need to Know About Benzocaine Spray
... Common brand name: Dermoplast Why is benzocaine spray prescribed? Benzocaine spray is a topical local anesthetic (pain-relieving) spray used for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated wit...

An Overview of Gastrointestinal Disorders
... Functional disorders Functional disorders are those in which the bowel looks normal but doesn''t work properly. They are the most common problems affecting the colon and rectum, and include constipati...

Digestive Diseases: Frequently Asked Questions
... 1. What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels near the anus and lower rectum (lower part of the large intestine). These blood vessels are found in spongy cushions of tissue just under...

Hemorrhoids: Q&A
... I have hemorrhoids that bleed when I move my bowels. Other than that, they don’t really bother me. Should I just leave them alone or can they develop into something more serious? Hemorrhoids are swoll...

Relieving the Pain of Hemorrhoids: Surgical Treatment Options
... In many cases, hemorrhoids can be treated effectively with diet, good hygiene, and topical medications. In some cases, though, diet and medicines are not enough. People who do not respond to non-surgi...

Overview
... Hemorrhoids, often called piles, are swollen and inflamed veins in your anus and rectum. They may result from straining when having a bowel movement or the increased pressure on these veins during pre...

Digestive Diseases Dictionary
... This dictionary defines words that are often used when talking or writing about digestive diseases. It is designed for people who have digestive diseases and their families and friends. The words are ...

Colonoscopy
... The digestive system Colonoscopy (koh-luh-NAH-skuh-pee) lets the physician look inside your entire large intestine, from the lowest part, the rectum, all the way up through the colon to the lower end ...

Hemorrhoids
... The term hemorrhoids refers to a condition in which the veins around the anus or lower rectum are swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids may result from straining to move stool. Other contributing factors ...

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
... The digestive system Flexible sigmoidoscopy (SIG-moy-DAH-skuh-pee) enables the physician to look at the inside of the large intestine from the rectum through the last part of the colon, called the sig...