Colon Facts

comparison to IBS
is it possible to still gain weight if you have colon cancer?

The symptoms I experienced before being diagnosed were:
- rectal bleeding (had blood literally dripping out of my back)
- severe abdominal cramps
- went to the bathroom several times throughout the day
- feeling of not emptying my bowels fully (kind of like constipation)
- fainted a few times in the months before being diagnosed
- fatigue

2008-07-13 14:32:49 by Michelle W

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I thought colon cleansing was a benifit but now I am told that
it is not and if that is a true "fact" and if it hurts people more than how much it benifits and even kills people then why
is it still sold on the market?

I would appreciate (if this statement about colon cleansing being negative is true) a "TRUSTWORTHY" website that shows "facts" rather than opinions about colon cleansing.

Thanks a lot!

www.quackwatch.com is the best one collecting articles and information about this type of scam.

The reason this stuff is still allowed to be on the market is because of legislation pushed by the supplement industry (sounding ironically like the type of tactics they claim Big Pharma(tm) uses) which keeps the FDA from regulating this type of thing. It take the FTC to come in and get it off the market, but they're overwhelmed by this type of thing and take a lot of time to get stuff off the market. Also, like Airborne, they usually only get fined. These fines are only a tiny percentage of what they make in profits. It's just the cost of doing business.

It is weird to see people talk about all this natural supplement stuff and complain about 'big pharma' when their 'heroes' are doing the type of stuff they are villifying pharmaceutical companies for doing.

2008-04-10 15:50:25 by Radiance

Price: $19.99 $10.94

240 Capsules
Serving Size: 3-4

HI, my grandma is going to get her colon removed on April 1st. She will have to have a colostomy bag. I want to make her a little reading material on what to expect after this procedure.

Does anyone have any little facts or findings form either their own personal experience with this or know of any. Thanks!

A friend of mine had a similar surgery actually. She had her colon removed and had to wear a bag temporarily. She then had another surgery to tie her small intestine in to a "makeshift" colon. So on the bright side she doesnt have to wear a bag forever... on the downside she does have to go to the bathroom after almost every meal.

2009-03-18 11:20:58 by lalalala life is wonderful

Price: $6.99

I need some help answering the following question. Any help would be greatly appreciated:

1. What conclusion might you draw from the fact that in wealthy nations the incidence of colon cancer is higher than in developing nations? Justify your answer.

-thanks

Individuals in wealthy nations tend to consume richer food and more processed food -- and less fibre.

2009-04-24 20:50:54 by Ghfgh G

Yes,I don't know if I really have colon cancer or not.And I am to embaressed to ask my doctor if I do,considering the fact that I would have to tell him that I have blood in my stools.

Though blood in the stool may not necessarily mean colon cancer, it is important to have it checked by a doctor.

As some of the others have mentioned, the color of the blood in your stool is significant. Bright colored blood could mean hemorrhoids and dark colored blood must surely be investigated.

I am familiar with colon cancer because my dad and grandma died from it. Most of the time in the initial stages, there are hardly any symptoms. But once you pass out blood, it could already be stage one. But stage one colon cancer means that the survival rate is more than 90% and the patient need not go through chemotherapy.

So, even if it is colon cancer, early detection can help you survive to a ripe old age. So I would suggest that you go see a doctor immediately. There is nothing to fear. In fact it will give you peace of mind.

A friend of mine had blood in his stools and he thought he has hemorrhoids. He delayed seeing a doctor for 6 months. In the end, his whole rectum had to be removed and a colostomy has to be constructed to allow feces to flow out from his stomach into a bag. He no longer has control over his bowel movements.

I hope you see a doctor immediately because too many people have ignored the early warning signs.

BTW, no one here can tell from your symptoms whether you have or do not have colon cancer. Even the doctors cannot tell unless you go through a colonoscopy and have a fecal occult blood test.

You make your own decisions. We are not qualified doctors here. So, take what others say with a pinch of salt. That includes me!

Cheers!

2008-06-09 21:37:33 by Heather