Colon Problem

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Do you have a colon problem?

Whether you’re a man or a woman, your colon is one of the most essential organs in the human body. It is the key to digestion, well-being, maintaing a healthy weight, and energy levels. Consequently, keeping our colon healthy is very important. If not, we can develop colon-related diseases such as colitis, Crohn’s disease, IBS, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, and constipation.

Colon Polyps

Polyps are abnormal growths that stick out into your intestinal canal. They are quite common, and occur in about 18% of adults. How do you know if you polyps? Well, there are usually no good signs, as it’s usually detected via x-ray or endoscopy.

If you have non-cancerous colon polyps, it is recommended you consult your doctor. He/she will usually remove all your polyps with a wire loop or simply by subjecting them to an electric current. If all else fails, surgery is the last option.

Removing your colon polyps is critical in preventing cancer, so please take action, and most importantly have regular checkups!

Crohn’s Disease

This is a very famous disease that occurs in the GI tract. It is an inflammatory disease and affects up to 2 million people in the US. If you have Crohn’s disease, your body mistakes regular foods as harmful substances. The body, as a result attacks itself leading to inflammation. People with Crohn’s disease often do not know they even have it as it can easily be mistaken for

IBS

, or colitis.

Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease

-Cramping

-Diarrhea

-Bloating, weight loss

-Skin lesions

To treat Crohn’s disease, you need to take medication. Surgery is often required for most patients as well.

Ulcerative Colitis

Colitis is also an inflammatory disease that occurs mostly in people under 30. Ulcers form on the linings of your colon, and there is a lot of inflammation surrounding the lower colon.

Symptoms of Colitis

You know you have colitis if you experience:

– lots of rectal bleeding

– pain in your abdome

– bloating, or fatigue.

Ulcerative colitis is usually caused by a myraid of factors such as genetics, a weak immune system, and harmful outside substances.

Treating Colitis

To treat colitis, you need to take anti-inflammatory medications. This cures most people with colitis. Others might require surgery.

How can we prevent having a colon problem?

1. Get Good Fiber in Our Diet Most of us do not have 2 or so bowel movements a day, which can lead to severe problems down the road, as these toxins will eventually circulate back to our body causing “autointoxification”.

One way to prevent this is to change our diet, and add more fiber naturally. There are two types of fiber – soluble and insoluble, and we need to get both types. Soluble fiber include flaxseed, strawberries and citrus fruits, oats and rice. Insoluble fiber is effective against constipation, and include: carrots, brussel sprouts, cabbage, whole wheat, and barley.

If your lifestyle is such that you can’t get enough fiber in your diet, you may want to consider taking a fiber shake such as Oxy-Powder everyday, or fiber supplements. Though getting fiber-rich foods naturally is the way to go, any fiber is better no fiber.

2. Get a regular checkup from your medical doctor. Even though I am a practictioner of alternative medicine, I do not shun conventional medicine. I believe both have its faults and benefits.

When you visit your doctor, he/she will evaluate your medical history to determine if you are in any risk of developing any colon problems or diseases. He might take a stool test to see if there is any hidden blood. He might also conduct a sigmoidoscopy, which is a visual test of your colon. Lastly, you might undergo a colonoscopy, which involves putting a long tube up your colon (it’s usually done under sedation, so don’t worry!)