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Why do I feel pressure in my colon?

I'm 29 years old and I've been feeling pressure in my colon for at least three months. What could be causing this?
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Can family history play a role in hemorrhoids?

I noticed that my family has issues with hemorrhoids, meaning that they get them so frequently. We also have other issues, like constipation, etc. Is it possible that the frequency...
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How would I know if I have a colon polyp?

Colon cancer runs in my family and during my mother's colonoscopy, the doctor found several polyps. None of them were cancerous. She had no idea she had any polyps because she...
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What causes colon polyps?

When I had a colonoscopy, the technician found colon polyps. He did remove them and says I'm fine, but I'm still concerned. Why did I have them in the first place? What actually...
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Is a colon resection major surgery?

My mother has a colon resection scheduled at the end of this month to treat her colon cancer. Is this considered major surgery?
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What is an elongated colon?

I'm 65 years old and my doctor told me that I have an elongated colon. What does this mean? He said it's pretty common.
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Does polypectomy mean surgery?

My doctor sis recommending me to have a polypectomy to remove a few polyps from my colon (I have 2 complex polyps). Is this a surgery?
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How effective are colonoscopies in finding tumors?

I'm a 40-year-old male, and I am scheduled to have my first colonoscopy next week. I need it because there's a history of colorectal cancer within my family. Are colonoscopies...
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Are hemorrhoids ever surgically removed?

I realized that I had a hemorrhoid a few days ago and I'm in a lot of pain. It feels really big too. Would I need to have it surgically removed because of its size?
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What do colonoscopies show my doctor?

I'm 32, and I need to have a colonoscopy next week. Will a colonoscopy show my doctor if I have cancer? What do they look for, usually?
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What are the symptoms of colitis?

I think I might have colitis but don't want to get a colonoscopy. What are the colitis symptoms, and are there other ways to diagnose it?
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What causes rectal pain?

For several weeks, I have had shooting pains in my rectum. What should I do? Is this a sign of something serious?
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Are there any risks involved in getting a colonoscopy?

I'm 27 years old, and my doctor wants me to get a colonoscopy. Are there any risks involved in getting a colonoscopy?
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Will surgery treat hemorrhoids?

I have hemorrhoids, and I tried treating them with over-the-counter medication. But it's not helping at all. Would I need surgery?
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Should I be concerned about rectal bleeding after surgery?

I had a hemorrhoidectomy two days ago, and with my bowel movements there's a slight bit of blood--I believe from my rectum. My surgeon didn't mention this to me. Is rectal bleeding...
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