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Get the PDF version of this article The Perineal Wound The  perineal wound  resulting  from  an abdominoperineal resection  (APR) has always   been  considered  troublesome. Miles’  original description  of the treatment of the  perineal incision  involved leaving  it open  to heal by secondary intention, a  strategy resulting in  a  long-term chronic  wound.6 Modern use  of  chemotherapy

Get the PDF version of this article What is a Rhomboid Anyway? THE BASICS. Pilonidal disease represents several forms of a single abnormality. Pilonidal disease may consist of nothing more than asymptomatic midline skin pits overlying the sacrococcygeal area. At the other extreme, the disease may be a large complex abscess associated with sepsis. In

Many people don’t think too hard about the frequency of their colonoscopies, but maybe you should. You know your personal health better than anyone else. You know your medical history, your family’s medical history, your bowel habits and how long it has been since your last colonoscopy—so who better to sit down and decide when your next examination should be?

Dairy is difficult to digest for many people. The problem with dairy is actually the natural sugar found in dairy products called lactose. Our bodies naturally produce an enzyme called lactase that breaks down lactose as it is digested, but sometimes people become lactase deficient. When this happens, exposure to lactose will start to irritate the lining of the intestinal tract, causing severe cramping, diarrhea, gas and other uncomfortable symptoms.

Though colon cancer causes the second most cancer-related deaths in the United States, many people harbor misconceptions about the dangerous disease. Because colon cancer is highly treatable if detected early, developing a better awareness of the condition can help you stay free of colon cancer in Los Angeles. This can start with learning the truths behind many common myths that circulate about colon cancer.

It takes a real effort these days to maintain the connection between doctors and patients. Hurdles now exist when doctors and patients attempt to interact and build a mutual, uncomplicated and trusting relationship. Bureaucratic red tape from hospitals and regulatory agencies, insurance companies, with their rules and paperwork, well meaning support staff, well meaning family

If you’re over the age of 50, you probably already know that it’s time to begin getting regular screenings for colorectal cancer, but the effectiveness of colonoscopy cannot be overstressed. In a new study, this highly-recommended diagnostic procedure was shown to reduce overall risk of late-stage colon cancer by 70 percent.

If you have Crohn’s disease, you know the dietary difficulties that come with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Los Angeles is known for its high quality restaurants and superb nutritional choices, but when you struggle with something like Crohn’s disease much of what is considered healthy for others remains problematic for you. Dining out with Crohn’s disease is tough to do, but many find that they even have trouble when trying to prepare foods at home.

Even if you are struggling with a chronic condition like Crohn’s disease is Los Angeles your health will be subject to change. Sometimes it will change for the better, sometimes it will change for the worse, and sometimes the IBD symptoms you have learned to control will cease to be a problem as they are replaced with new, unknown symptoms that you are barely able to recognize.

Along with obesity, the researchers singled out a lack of physical activity as a primary contributing factor in colorectal cancer risk. Researchers found that those with a higher body mass index who participated in a low level of physical activity were more likely to develop a specific type of colorectal cancer.