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 […]
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:
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.
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 […]
Dr. Kaiser Raja, Consultant in Liver Diseases, Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology and Advanced EndoscopyKings College Hospital London
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 […]
