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The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that people at average risk* of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. Read more: How Often to Have Screening Tests To prevent colorectal cancer for people at low risk or no risk, it is advised for getting regular checkups and colon cancer screening done at the age of 50. [...]
Gallstones are not actual stones they are the pieces of solid material formed in the gallbladder There may be several causes which may result in the formation of gallstones. Some of them could be: Medical conditions: In certain medical conditions like cirrhosis of liver or blood diseases like sickle cell anaemia, pigment stones are more common Obesity: [...]
Blood vomiting (haematemesis) can be a sign of a serious health issue and requires immediate medical assistance. If you vomit blood, the problem could be somewhere in your oesophagus, stomach, or the first part of your intestine (duodenum). The amount and quantity of blood in the vomitus may vary in different conditions and in different [...]
There are few conditions in which morning nausea can be noticed, besides pregnancy. It could be temporary, but in some, it may last as a chronic condition. Let us have a look at a few of them: Anxiety: Well mornings are the times when a person is highly anxious about how the day goes, especially in [...]
Yes, your feces can tell a lot about your health. Floating feces is common, and it may not indicate something is necessarily wrong. Some possible causes for floating poop include: Fiber consumption: A diet rich in insoluble fiber may make your poop less dense and to float. Floating stool due to high fiber consumption is a [...]
BLOATING: Bloating of the abdomen is commonly called as ‘Gas’. It can be associated with pain when there is an accumulation of gas in the abdomen and the person is unable to expel it. One passes gas in the form of belching or flatus. Though the passing of the accumulated intestinal gas is not much serious [...]
