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Educational articles for patients and companions.
Is every blood in the stool a hemorrhoid?
Blood on the toilet paper or in the stool has different causes: hemorrhoids, a fissure, an abscess, diverticula, inflammatory bowel disease, polyps and sometimes cancer. This article says what can be assumed, what needs to be looked at, and when to act without delay.
ReadWhen should I start screening colonoscopy?
Advice on the age to start bowel cancer screening differs between guidelines (45 or 50) and a family history, polyps or inflammatory bowel disease change it. This article explains the differences and the test options simply.
ReadConstipation, fiber and toilet habits
What counts as constipation, how much fiber and water is enough, which habits affect hemorrhoids and fissures, and which signs (blood, thinner stools, weight loss) mean you should not treat it yourself.
ReadWill I need a bag after bowel surgery?
A stoma (bag) is one of the biggest fears of patients facing bowel surgery. This article says what a stoma is, when it is needed, what temporary and permanent mean, and what life with one is like. Most bowel operations do not need a bag.
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