Kolkata: Colon cancer, which was once considered a disease of the elderly, is now rising among younger adults at an alarming rate. Doctors in the city.

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Rectal bleeding and renal dysfunction in an older patient led to a biopsy that reveals systemic amyloidosis, highlighting a rare gastrointestinal presentation.

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Early research also indicates there could be some differences in symptoms between men and women.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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Intuition is what prompted Colleen McGarrity to get a colonoscopy at age 41. The preventative screening probably saved her life. The Ford City resident experienced spotty symptoms but had no family ...

Different forms of magnesium, such as citrate and sulfate, can soften stool and improve bowel frequency. Getting regular physical activity, eating enough fiber, and hydrating can also help relieve ...