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Colorectal cancer has no single cause. The risks of getting it are higher if an individual has other conditions like IBS, Crohn's Disease, history of colon polyps, a family history of this cancer, an individual history of Breast cancer. An individual is also at risk if they are older than 60, of Eastern European or African descent, or if they eat large amounts of processed or red meat.
If a tumor develops in the colon, it will begin to cause symptoms as it reaches a certain size. The symptoms are caused by the tumor blocking the opening in the colon. In addition, the tumor commonly oozes blood that is lost in the stool.
Some risk factors are old age, african-american race, family history of colon cancer and colon polyps, Diabetes, obesity, smoking, alcohol, and radiation therapy for cancer.
Causes of rectal cancer are probably environmental in sporadic cases (80%), and genetic in the heredity-predisposed (20%) cases
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What has the author J C Goligher written?
J. C. Goligher has written: 'Surgery of the anus, rectum and colon' -- subject(s): Anal Canal, Anus, Anus Diseases, Colon, Colon (Anatomy), Colonic Diseases, Rectal Diseases, Rectum, Surgery
What cause a thick colon wall?
Diverticulitis causes a thin colon wall. It is a condition that causes weak spots along the intestines in the colon area.
What are the 2 major diseases of they digestive system what do they do?
Colon cancer- cancer in the colon Tongue cancer- cancer on the tongue
What are the causes of intestinal polyps?
There are several hereditary diseases that produce large numbers of intestinal polyps. These disorders include: Familial polyposis of the colon. Gardner's syndrome. Lynch's syndrome.
What does a colectomy procedure include?
A colectomy procedure is an operation to remove part or all of the colon (or large intestine) to treat you for diseases that affect the colon, such as colon cancer.
What causes the colon to be red and inflamed?
Redness and inflammation of the colon, known as colitis, can be caused by a variety of factors. Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are common culprits. Infections, such as those caused by bacteria or viruses, can also lead to colitis. Additionally, certain medications, autoimmune disorders, and poor blood supply to the colon can contribute to inflammation and redness in the colon.
Causes for a hole in colon?
smoking can causde a hole in your colon how can smoking cause a hole in your colon
What are the major diseases of the excretory system?
colon cancer rectal cancer
What can a colon do?
A colon causes a pause in a sentence. I hope that was simple enough for ya.... sarcasum intended.
What has the author Him-che Yeung written?
Him-che Yeung has written: 'Diseases of the colon and rectum' -- subject(s): Acupuncture, Colonic Diseases, Phytotherapy, Rectal Diseases
What has the author Jakob Altaras written?
Jakob Altaras has written: 'Radiologic atlas of the colon and rectum' -- subject(s): Atlases, Colon, Colon (Anatomy), Diagnosis, Diseases, Radiography, Radioscopic Diagnosis, Rectum
What has the author Jeffrey W Milsom written?
Jeffrey W. Milsom has written: 'A surgeon's guide to endoscopic and laparoscopic ultrasonography of the colon, rectum, and anus' -- subject(s): Ultrasonography, Ultrasonic imaging, Methods, Anus, Rectal Diseases, Anus Diseases, Endoscopy, Colon (Anatomy), Laparoscopy, Liver Diseases, Colonic Diseases, Rectum, Endoscopic ultrasonography
