The scale rates three sections of the colon, right (cecum and ascending colon), mid-colon (transverse and descending) and rectosigmoid, on a five-point scale (0–4). Total score (0–14 ...

An abdominal radiograph shows signs of colonic dilatation, especially marked in the cecum and ascending colon. Colonic perforation occurs in about 5% of cases, with the patient demonstrating more ...

It is possible to have anemia at any stage of colon cancer. Studies suggest anemia is more common with cancers that affect the right side of the colon (cecum, ascending colon, parts of the transverse ...

Colonic hydrotherapy (also called colon cleansing or colonics), is a procedure that involves flushing out the colon with liquid, such as water. While it's commonly done before certain medical ...

Blood Test Could Guide Use of Anti-Inflammatory Drug Celecoxib to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer Recurrence Jan. 28, 2025 — A data analysis from a randomized clinical trial for stage 3 colon cancer ...

Colon cancer cases are on the rise, including in people under 45. Early symptoms include bloating and abdominal pain, which can be confused with GI disorders. Doctors shared why colon cancer can ...

He is a 36-year-old husband and father who got colorectal cancer and is in the process of recovering from it. “I had a small tumor inside my ascending colon near the cecum. That moment put my world ...

Gut microbiota composition and sex hormones influence the immune response to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus gastrointestinal colonization in mice.

A colon cleanse is a popular alternative remedy that some people claim removes waste and toxins from the colon. However, there is little scientific evidence to support colon cleansing routines ...