Dec 19, 2024 · Get the latest colon cancer help and advice from Mayo Clinic delivered in your inbox. Sign up for free and receive the latest on colon cancer treatment, care and management.

Oct 22, 2024 · This common colon disease develops when small pouches form in the colon wall and become inflamed, causing pain, fever and abnormal stool function.

Oct 11, 2024 · Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, belly pain, bloating, …

Oct 21, 2025 · Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation and ulcers in the superficial lining of the large intestine, also called the colon.

Anyone can develop colon polyps, and your risk increases as you age. Your risk of colorectal cancer also is higher if you are overweight, smoke, have a personal history of colon polyps, or have a family …

Dec 18, 2024 · Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn's disease most commonly affects the last part of the small intestine, called the ileum, and …

Nov 7, 2024 · Ischemic colitis happens when blood flow to part of the large intestine, called the colon, is reduced. The condition can affect any part of the colon but is most common in the upper left segment.

Feb 28, 2024 · A colonoscopy can help your doctor explore possible causes of abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, chronic diarrhea and other intestinal problems. Screen for colon cancer.

Apr 15, 2025 · In general, constipation occurs when stool moves too slowly through the large intestine, also called the colon. If the stool moves slowly, the body absorbs too much water from the stool.

Oct 11, 2024 · Ask family members if any relatives have been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease or colon cancer. Start noting how often your symptoms occur and any factors that seem to …