March 12, 2024
What are the symptoms of colon polyps?
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:
March 10, 2024
How common is colorectal cancer?
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 […]
March 8, 2024
Who is at risk of developing colon polyps?
Polyps are found in about 30% of the adult population over the age of 45. Men and women of all ethnicities are at risk of developing colon polyps.Many factors including diet, lifestyle, older age, and genetics increases the risk for polyps. Important factors predisposing to colorectal polyps and cancer include:
March 6, 2024
How do colon polyps progress to colon cancer?
March 4, 2024
What are the types of colon polyps?
Essentially there are two types of polyps. Hyperplastic polyps which are not pre-cancerous and adenoma type of polyps which are pre-cancerous. The type of the polyp can be determined only after its removal.
March 1, 2024
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 of the cells. A polyp can vary in size from few millimeters to several […]
February 15, 2024
Dr. Kaiser Raja, Consultant in Liver Diseases, Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy Kings College Hospital London
Dr. Kaiser Raja, Consultant in Liver Diseases, Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Advanced EndoscopyKings College Hospital London
January 30, 2024
Which diseases cause liver fibrosis and cirrhosis?
The three most common diseases that cause chronic liver disease, liver fibrosis and cirrhosis are alcoholic liver disease, chronic viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C), and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease that is usually associated with diabetes and obesity. Other diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis, and excess of iron in the body known as hemochromatosis can […]
January 25, 2024
Why is it important to know if there is liver fibrosis?
Liver fibrosis does not cause any symptoms and routine blood tests and ultrasound scan cannot detect liver fibrosis. It is important to detect liver fibrosis at an early stage so that its progression can be prevented. If untreated, liver fibrosis may progress to cirrhosis of the liver, liver failure, and liver cancer. If you have […]
January 20, 2024
How does Fibroscan measure liver stiffness?
Fibroscan uses ultrasound waves using a technique called transient elastography. Liver stiffness is evaluated by measuring the speed of a vibration wave as it travels through the liver. The speed of the vibration wave is slower in a soft (normal) liver and faster in a firm or hard (fibrotic) liver. Liver stiffness is eventually expressed […]
