colon| colon The colon is also called the large intestine. The ileum (the last part of the small intestine) is attached to the first part of the colon (the cecum) in the lower right abdomen. The rest of the colon is divided into four parts:
The ascending colon moves to the right side of the abdomen.
• The transverse colon passes through the abdomen.
The descending colon moves to the lower left abdomen.
The sigmoid colon is just before the rectum. It is a short curvature of the colon.
The colon removes all the nutrients that make up the stool, as the colon encapsulates billions of bacteria, so that they live in a healthy balance with the body.
colon conditions
Colitis: Colitis is the most common colon disease.
diverticulitis Symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal pain, fever, and constipation.
Colon bleeding (bleeding): The many potential colon problems can cause bleeding, and you may not be able to see very slow bleeding, but rapid stool bleeding may not.
Inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis can cause colitis.
Crohn's disease: An inflammatory condition that usually affects the colon and intestine, symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea (which may be bloody).
Ulcerative colitis: It is an inflammatory condition that usually affects the colon and rectum.
salmonellosis Salmonella bacteria can contaminate food and infect the intestines. Salmonella causes diarrhea and stomach cramps, which usually go away without treatment.
Shigellosis: Shigella bacteria can contaminate food and invade the colon. Symptoms include fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea that may be bloody.
Colon polyps: Polyps are small growths. Some develop into cancer but take a long time. Removing them can prevent many colon cancers.
Colon Cancer: Most cases of colon cancer can be prevented with regular screening.
colon exams
colonoscopy:
An endoscope (a flexible tube with a camera on its end) is inserted into the rectum and inserted through the colon. The doctor can examine the entire colon using a colonoscope, which is used to detect colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.
Colon biopsy:
During a colonoscopy, a small piece of colon tissue can be removed for testing. A colon biopsy can help diagnose cancer, infection or inflammation.
fecal immunohistochemical test (FIT):
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اختبار الحمض النووي في البراز متعدد القطع:
يكتشف هذا الاختبار المخفي في البراز والحمض النووي.
تنظير القولون الخامس:
A test in which an X-ray machine and a computer create pictures of the inside of the colon. If problems are found, a conventional colonoscopy is usually needed.
Fecal occult blood test:
A test for blood in the stool. If blood is found in the stool, a colonoscopy may be needed to look for the source.
Sigmoidoscopy:
An endoscope is inserted into the rectum and inserted through the left side of the colon. A sigmoidoscopy cannot be used to view the right and middle sides of the colon.