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what is the definition or description of: colon?

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Large Intestine: The colon is another term for the large intestine.  This is the final portion of the digestive system, responsible for absorbing water and storing stool before evacuation.   It is divided into sections described as cecum; ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid colons; and rectum.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: colonic?

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Refers to colon: This is a combining term referring to some condition, treatment or disease of the colon.  Such as colonic enema, colonic cancer, colonic, inflammation, etc.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: colon and rectal surgery?

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Colorectal Surgery: Colon and rectal surgery does not have a particular definition. In fact, it is a medical specialty that deals with problems in the colon, rectum, and anus. A sampling of diseases that fall in this realm are colon cancer, rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (such as ulcerative colitis or crohn's), rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and more). Not all of these require surgery.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: colon polyps?

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Colon polyps: A colon polyp is a growth on the lining of the colon  (large intestine). Most polyps are benigh, but some are cancerous and some can become cancerous. They are a common finding on colonoscopy, and are frequently biopsied (removed) during colonoscopy to rule out cancer.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: colonic polyps?

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Prevention is key: Once you have been identified as a person in whom adenomas (pre-cancerous polyps) develop: 1) first remove the polyps; 2) schedule surveillance to rule out new polyp development; 3) prevention by behavior &amp; diet. Simply stated, polyps are growths in the colon lining of varying size, shape, and cancer risk (most are benign, but you don't want to miss the one that's not).

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: colon cancer?

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Colon is the: Final few yards of your intestine, between the terminal ileum (small bowell) and rectum. It squeezes water and solidifies waste to stool. It is subject to outpouching (divertics) polyps, and these can become cancers. The cells are abnormal, invade into the muscle and travel to nodes or organs.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: spastic colon?

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= Irritable Bowel: Spastic colon is an archaic term that is descriptive of the GI spasms that accompany irritable bowel syndrome (ibs).  Ibs is a symptom complex that includes altered stool pattern (ranging from diarrhea, constipation, or alternating stool), altered GI motility and sensation (that typically includes abdominal pain).  Diagnosis of ibs  is made by exclusion and is predicated on the rome 3 criteria.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: laparoscopic colon resection?

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Surgical procedure: This means removal of all or a portion of the colon (large intestine) using the laparoscopic (minimally invasive) technique.  Small incisions are made, decreasing post-op recovery time and discomfort, improving cosmetic outcome, and increasing patient satisfaction.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: hereditary colon cancer?

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5-10% of colon CA's: ...include: familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and Lynch syndrome, also known as hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC). In addition, some rare conditions – including attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis (AFAP) and MUTYH-associated polyposis (MAP).  Read: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/risk-assessment-screening/hereditary-genetics/genetic-counseling/inherited-risk-colorectal

Question 10

do colon clense help?

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Help what?: If you referring to cleansing your colon..It can clean out your stool, but as you eat stool will re-accumulate. Is there a health benefit? I am not aware of anything signifincant, at least not in the long run.
As a matter of fact, excessive use/missue of such can destroy normal colonic bacteria and predispose to other problems/infections. Not recommended.
Consult your doc.
Good luck.

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