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Colorectal (Colon) Cancer: Symptoms, Treatments

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Colorectal Cancer There are many reasons why colorectal cancer is becoming more common not only in Singapore but around the world. People who are overweight, smoke, drink alcohol regularly, eat a high-fat diet, or do not exercise have a higher risk of developing the condition.   Cancer that starts in the colon is called colon cancer and rectal cancer is called rectal cancer. Cancer affecting any of these organs can be called colorectal cancer. Although this is not always the case, most cases of colorectal cancer usually develop over time from adenomatous (pre-cancerous) polyps. Polyps can change (growth) after a series of mutations (abnormalities) in their cellular DNA. Some risk factors for colorectal cancer include a family history of colon or rectal cancer, diet, alcohol use, smoking, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Peter Goh, Our Colorectal Cancer Expert Surgeon in Singapore has more than 40+ years of experience in general, laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. How does colorect
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Are you looking for Piles removal surgery in Singapore ?

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 What are hemorrhoids? Many people in Singapore suffer from piles or piles. Hemorrhoids are commonly known as piles. Every third person in Singapore has piles. Hemorrhoids are abnormally blocked and swollen blood vessels in the anus and lower rectum that cause discomfort, itching or pain. They can swell with blood clots (thrombosed hemorrhoids), causing severe pain and requiring treatment of the hemorrhoids. A more dangerous complication of hemorrhoids is bleeding when blood vessels burst or become displaced. Why is hemorrhoids treatment necessary in Singapore? Bleeding, pain and itching can affect a person's lifestyle. Surgery to remove excess tissue that causes bleeding and swelling in hemorrhoids is called a hemorrhoidectomy. Many people avoid seeing a doctor until the pain and discomfort become unbearable or there is bleeding. It has serious effects on rectal health and can be dangerous to human health. These conditions can be corrected in the early stages before they get worse
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