Simple fatty liver without liver inflammation (also known as nonalcoholic fatty liver or NAFL). This is generally a benign condition that usually does not progress to advanced forms of liver disease. Fatty liver with liver inflammation (also known as non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis or NASH). In this condition, the excess fat in the liver causes inflammation of […]
Fatty liver disease is a medical condition in which there is accumulation of excess fat in the liver. Fatty liver has been well known to be associated with excess alcohol consumption. But Fatty Liver is also extremely common in individuals who do not drink alcohol or drink little alcohol. This form of fatty liver is […]
World Liver Day is celebrated globally on April 19. The day focuses on increasing awareness of liver-related problems and diseases. The liver is one of the vital organs, responsible for immunity, digestion, and metabolism. Any liver disease or sickness affects not only the digestive system, but also the kidneys, lungs, heart, and brain. Excess fat […]
A colonoscopy is an examination of the inside of the large intestine, which includes the entire colon, rectum and anus. It is a type of endoscopy, in which a flexible tube with a camera at one end (colonoscope) is inserted into your body. The colonoscope passes through your anus and rectum into your colon. This is […]
Screening involves direct visualization of the inner lining of the colon to detect polyps. This can be done either by colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. Non-invasive techniques such as virtual colonoscopy using a CT scan can also visualize the colon lining. Other colon cancer screening tests involve stool analysis for presence of occult blood which may indirectly […]
Ninety percent of all colon cancers start as polyps. Therefore, the best way to prevent colon cancer is to look for precancerous polyps inside the colon and remove them before they progress to cancer. Colorectal cancer screening tests are designed to find precancerous polyps. Screening also detects cancers at an earlier stage when complete cure […]
International Conference on Advances in Gastroenterology and HepatologyGastroenterology 2024 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Digestive Health: Collaborating for Better Outcomes April 19-20, 2024, Dubai, UAE
What are colon polyps and why should you look for them?What are colon polyps? A colon polyp is a growth on the inner lining of the colon (large intestine) or rectum. Polyps in the colon arise from uncontrolled multiplication of cells leading to growth of tissue. This can occur due to mutation in the genes [...]
Most colon polyps and early colorectal cancer do not have any symptoms, which is why screening is recommended. However, when symptoms do occur, they may include:
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. Almost 2 million cases are diagnosed every year. It is the second most common cause of death due to cancer, leading to almost 1 million deaths per year. It is estimated that the incidence of colon cancer will increase by almost 50% in the next 20 […]
