Journey Through a Healthy Colon
We are pleased to launch the new Dr.Oweira Original Series entitled “Journey through a Healthy Colon”
Part1: Introduction to Colon
We are excited about the launch of the new Dr.Oweira Original Series entitled “Journey Through a Healthy Colon”. The first episode is already published! stay tuned for more..
Part2: Disorders and Diseases
Your colon can efficiently remove the waste your body no longer needs. However, a variety of painful problems may occur in an unhealthy colon..
Part3: Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is one of the common types of inflammatory bowel diseases that might occur in the small intestines or in the colon. The causes of this disease are still unknown, however, genetic and environmental factors are known to influence the chance of getting the disease.
Part 4: Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes ulcers and sores to appear in the digestive tract, along with swelling and long-lasting inflammations. The ulcers usually affect the linings of the colon and the rectum. Ulcerative colitis takes a considerably long time to develop, and can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications. [...]
Part 5: Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine or in the rectum. While typically affects older adults, it can happen at any age due to a number of possible causes such as long-standing ulcerative colitis or undiagnosed colon polyps.
Part 6: Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery
Modern technologies introduce several minimally invasive methods of colorectal surgery which have tremendous benefits over the traditional open surgery that requires making a long incision in the abdomen to access the colon.
Part 7: How to protect yourself from Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis and Diverticula.. Find out about this common colon-disease, and how to protect yourself from its risk factors.