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 […]
Patients with simple fatty liver usually do not require extensive tests. It is essential for these patients to make sure they do not develop diabetes, high cholesterol or blood pressure. If they maintain a healthy lifestyle and normal body weight, the fatty liver usually does not progress. Regular liver function tests in such patients are […]
Most patients with fatty liver are detected incidentally when they get an ultrasound scan of the abdomen for other reasons. Fatty liver, in its early stages, rarely causes any symptoms. Some patients with an unusually large liver may have a dull discomfort in the right upper part of the abdomen. Patients with fatty liver may […]
