Posts Tagged ‘Large Intestine’
As we mentioned in previous articles, during the last stage of the menstrual cycle, normally a layer of endometriosis lining in the inside of uterus is expelled. known as menstruation blood Instead some of the endometriosis tissues grow somewhere in the body causing endometriosis. They also react to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle, [...]
Colitis is the term for inflammation of the colon or large bowel or intestine. The rectum is the very last part of the colon. When it is inflamed the term proctitis is used. Understanding the causes and treatment of colitis requires a basic understanding of the colon and inflammation.The beginning of the colon is called [...]
Wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) is a relatively new and under utilized technology. It is under utilized due to limited insurance coverage for the test. Many people have heard about the so-called “camera pill” but do not know when it can or should be done, or how it works. Many mistakenly believe that it might be [...]
Crohn’s disease is a chronic and inoperable inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD). Though it is not fatal yet it can lead to several life-threatening complications. Thus, it is important to see a physician as soon as one notices any of the symptoms of this disease.Crohn’s disease sign and symptoms can vary from mild to severe and [...]