Colon & Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Anal stenosis means that the anal opening is too small or does not relax or open properly. This may be treated with surgery that enlarges the anal opening.

Colon cancer, the 2nd most common cancer in America, forms in the mucosa lining of the colon. It can cause a number of bowel symptoms depending on its position.

Colonic inertia is when the muscles or nerves in the colon operate too slowly. This prevents feces from exiting through the rectum and can lead to constipation.

Crohn's colitis involves inflammation of the entire thickness of the wall of the colon whereas ulcerative colitis affects only the mucosal (superficial) lining.

Diverticulosis is when small sacs or pouches form on the wall of the colon. Diverticulitis is an inflammation of these sacs due to infection.

FAP occurs when many polyps form on the inner lining of the large intestine (colon). A hereditary condition, FAP has 50% chance of being passed on to children.

IBS is a condition in which the intestines do not function properly, leading to changes in bowel movements, bloating, cramping, plus other possible symptoms.

Polyps are small, mushroom-like growths that can become cancerous and spread to other areas of the body. Removing colon polyps can help prevent colon cancer.

Rectal descent and rectal prolapse are both physical, mechanical problems where the rectum falls into the pelvis blocking the anal opening.