Day: December 24, 2019

Can gastrointestinal disease be prevented?

Can gastrointestinal disease be prevented? By maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing good bowel habits, and submitting to cancer screening many diseases of the colon and rectum can be prevented or at least minimized For average risk patients at age 50 the method of colonoscopy is recommended. If you have a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps, colonoscopy it is highly to recommended to check at a younger age. Usually, colonoscopy is adviced about 10 years younger than the affected family member. Symptoms of colorectal cancer, if experienced, should consult your doctor immediately. Common symptoms include: Changes to your normal bowel routine Blood on or in the stool that is either bright or dark Unusual pain around abdominal area Very narrow stool A sensation that the bowel does not empty properly after a bowel movement. Unexplained weight loss More Information: Gastroenterology(Gl) and Hepatobiliary(Liver) Center

5 most common cancers found in men

5 most common cancers found in men Let’s us understand more about the cancers commonly found in men and becoming aware about these we can try to prevent or minimize the risk. As always, leading a healthy lifestyle does have a huge impact on your body and long-term benefits. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate (a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces and transport sperm). In early stage of prostate cancer, symptoms might not be obvious at first but it can become noticeable as it advances into the latter stage. The symptoms include bloody urine, bone pain, leaking and or straining to pass urine. A method of checking for this type of cancer can be done through a blood test known as PSA test. It is recommended to consult with your doctor about screening if you are 50 years and above or even sooner if you have family members who had prostate cancer. If the test result in a positive for the cancer, treatment can begin to try to stop the cancer from progressing any further and ultimately get rid of the cancerous cell. Treatment include surgery, therapy, chemotherapy and radiation but it also depends on your age and at what stage your cancer is discovered. Good new is the prognosis for prostate cancer is good, the survival rate 10 years after diagnosis is about 98%. Although the risk factors depend on your family history,