Articles Index
Packing A Bag For The Hospital
Have you ever gone to the doctor, only to wind up being admitted to the hospital? Be better prepared for an unexpected hospital stay by having a bag packed already.
How Safe Is A Colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy is actually a very safe procedure, with few risks of complications.
Digital Rectal Exams
A digital rectal exam is the subject of fear and ridicule -- but it's really a very simple, painless exam that is very helpful to physicians. Find out how a digital rectal exam is performed.
Finding a Bathroom While Traveling Internationally
Finding a bathroom while traveling can be very tricky. When you are traveling and you have IBD, you will want to carefully plan ahead to find public bathrooms. Find out what it's like to use bathrooms overseas before you go.
Colostomy Is Not Always Necessary to Treat Colon Cancer
Do people who are diagnosed with colon cancer always have to have colostomy surgery to remove the cancer?
Food Elimination Diet
During IBS Awareness month, read a new health tip every day. Learn why a food elimination diet can help with IBS and IBD.
Travel Immunizations for People With IBD
If you're traveling overseas, you may need to have travel immunizations. Your basic immunizations may need an update, and you may also need special immunizations for travel to certain countries.
Invest in a Portable Toilet
If you like to travel, but have problems getting away because of your IBD, you may want to invest in a portable toilet.
Should You Be Screened for Colon Cancer?
What are the colon cancer screening guidelines for people over the age 50? Does everyone need a colonoscopy?
Radiation Therapy to Treat Colon Cancer
Radiation therapy may be used to kill any cancer cells that remain after surgery for colorectal cancer.
Removing a Polyp Can Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
After a polyp is removed, it is no longer a risk factor for colon cancer.
Colon Cancer Symptoms Differ Based on Location
Symptoms of colon cancer may vary depending on where the cancer begins.
Inherited Causes of Colon Cancer
Most people have polyps in their colons as they age, but some people that have inherited conditions can have polyps at a much younger age.
Smoking is Related to Colon Cancer
Smoking doesn't just increase your risk of lung cancer -- cigarette smoking can also contribute to the risk of colon cancer.
Items Allowed on Flexible Spending Accounts
You can pay for many digestive disease-related over-the-counter items with your Flexible Spending Account, including laxatives, antacids, antidiarrheals, hemorrhoid treatments, and lactose intolerance treatments.
IBS Does Not Lead to Colorectal Cancer
Having been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome does not make a person more susceptible to developing colorectal cancer.
IBD and Travel Insurance
If you're planning a trip, you will want to make sure that any medical problems, especially any IBD-related ones, will be covered by your travel insurance. If your current insurance doesn't cover your IBD and travel, you may want to consider purchasing travel insurance.
Taking Your Medications While Traveling With IBD
Traveling with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires some thinking ahead. While you're traveling you'll want to take extra precautions with your medications, to ensure you don't miss a dose.
Create an Emergency Bathroom Kit
Don't get caught unprepared in the middle of an IBD flare. Keep the items you need close at hand when you're traveling or going out.
Colon Cancer 5-Year Survival Rate
The 5-year survival rate for colon cancer is an important statistic for understanding how the stage of cancer impacts the chances of living through it.
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a hereditary condition that can lead to polyps in the colon, and eventually, colon cancer.
Symptoms of Colon Cancer
Most people think of blood in the stool as the classic sign of colon cancer, but there are other signs and symptoms of colon cancer that are more subtle.
The Future of Colorectal Cancer Screening
One possible reason for the high numbers of deaths from colorectal cancer (a preventable form of cancer) is that those at risk are not being screened. Screening tests can be unpleasant, but there are new tests on the horizon that may help with screening compliance.
Being Overweight Can Contribute to Colon Cancer
Being overweight, especially when the extra weight is carried around the waist, can increase your risk of colon cancer.
A High Fat Diet Could Increase Colon Cancer Risk
A diet high in fat content could increase the risk of developing colon or other cancers.