COLORECTAL DISEASES


  1. Colon also called large intestine is the last part of gastrointestinal tract. Colon cancer is curable if detected early and treated appropriately.

  2. Rectum is the last part of large intestine. Rectal cancer and colon cancer are clubbed together and discussed as colorectal cancer.

  3. Ulcerative Colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the lining of the intestine and the rectum.

  4. Crohn's Disease is a medical condition that falls under the category of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Crohn's disease triggers inflammation of the digestive tract.

  5. When rectal attachments loosen and it comes out while passing stool.