There are various types of anorectal abscesses, categorized based on their location near the rectum. Let’s learn about the different anorectal abscess symptoms and treatment options.
What’s The Difference Between Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis?
Understanding Anal Incontinence: Why It Happens And How We Treat It
We understand that bathroom-related problems aren’t easy to talk about, but talking about it is the first step in eliminating the problem and regaining control of your body! Don’t want to ask about it right away? That’s what this blog is for! Here’s everything you need to know about anal incontinence.
The Best Halloween Treats For Your IBS
Halloween and IBS don’t always go together very well, with all of the sweet treats and challenges to our self-control. Since most Halloween treats are loaded with sugar, fat, and other triggers, sticking with your IBS diet may be more difficult than normal, so it’s important to keep an eye out for potential issues. After all, it’s better to avoid an attack than to have to deal with it!
6 Holistic Remedies For Hemorrhoids You Can Try At Home
They’re not particularly pleasant, but hemorrhoids are actually quite common, with three in four adults suffering from them at least once in their lifetime. For the most part, once diagnosed, hemorrhoids can be managed with home treatments and lifestyle changes. Here are 6 such remedies for hemorrhoids that you can try from home.
How Is Ulcerative Colitis Treated?
Also known as “UC,” ulcerative colitis is an irritable bowel disease (IBD) that causes a wide variety of symptoms for the affected individual. The hallmark symptom of ulcerative colitis is the presence of ulcers in the colon, often discovered during a colonoscopy. While there is no end-all be-all “cure” for ulcerative colitis, there are various ways to manage your symptoms.
Foods You Should Avoid If You Have Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis is a condition that occurs when pouches in the colon (called diverticula) become inflamed or infected. The symptoms of diverticulitis are often mild, but sometimes they can be quite severe and require emergency treatment. To help you avoid these symptoms, today we’re discussing what triggers diverticulitis flare-ups, namely specific kinds of foods to avoid with diverticulitis.
What Happens If You Pop A Hemorrhoid?
While there are certain at-home remedies you can try to alleviate the discomfort associated with hemorrhoids, you should never attempt to pop them yourself! Popping a hemorrhoid may sound fairly harmless一 I mean, it can’t get any worse, can it? However, there are certain dangers involved when trying to pop them yourself, which is why hemorrhoid treatment is always best left to the professionals!
How To Treat Hemorrhoids: 5 Home Remedies For Hemorrhoid Relief
Are You At Risk? Make Sure You’re Aware of These 8 Risk Factors For Colon Cancer
Are you at risk for colon cancer? Even if your risk factors are not hereditary, it's important to be aware of what risk factors can affect your chances. The risk of developing this disease is higher for people who have risk factors such as age, gender, and other health concerns. There are also risk factors that we can control like diet, exercise habits, smoking. Let's take a closer look at the risk factors for colon cancer.
How Is Crohn’s Disease Treated?
About 700,000 people in North America suffer from Crohn's disease, making it one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases. Despite the lack of a cure, there are various kinds of treatments that can be administered, depending on the severity. Today we’re going over Crohn's disease symptoms and different Crohn's disease treatment options, including lifestyle changes, medications, and Crohn's disease surgery.
8 Screenings And Tests For Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) testing is done based on a physician’s judgment after examining many factors such as family history, symptoms, stress factors, etc. Let's take a look at the tests that are relevant to the diagnosis of IBS.
What Are The Different Parts Of The Digestive Tract?
When most people think of their digestive systems, their first thoughts usually go to foods that make their stomachs happy. And while the stomach is an integral part of the digestive tract, it’s far from the only piece worth knowing about. Here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay, we focus mainly on the lower digestive tract, but the entire system is important in sustaining our bodies and keeping us alive and healthy.
What Is Familial Polyposis? Everything You Need to Know About This Inherited Disorder
In the realm of colorectal disorders, few are as uncomfortable and persistent as familial polyposis. Let’s take a look at our most commonly asked question here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay: what is familial polyposis? If you suspect that you might be suffering from this condition, don’t hesitate to reach out to our colorectal experts.
Colonoscopy Prep: How to Get Ready for Your Exam
Few routine procedures are avoided like colonoscopies; this is unfortunate because colonoscopies are the only way to detect colorectal cancer in its early stages. Let’s take a look at some of our most frequently asked questions about colonoscopies here at the Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay.