What is the Colon?
In order to understand what colon cancer symptoms might feel like, it helps to learn a bit about the colon. The colon is an important part of the digestive system, and as such, it has a major role in helping the body absorb nutrients, minerals, and water. The colon also helps rid the body of waste in the form of stool. The colon makes up the majority of the large intestine, approximately six feet in length. The last six inches or so of the large intestine are the rectum and the anal canal.
What are the Symptoms of Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer can have many symptoms. However, in the early stages, people with colon cancer often have no symptoms at all. This is why regular screening beginning at 50 is an important investment in your healthy future.
Colon cancer symptoms come in two general varieties:
1.Local
2.Systemic
Local Colon Cancer Symptoms
Local colon cancer symptoms affect your bathroom habits and the colon itself. Some of the more common local symptoms of colon cancer include:
•Changes in your bowel habits, such as bowel movements that are either more or less frequent than normal
•Constipation (difficulty having a bowel movement or straining to have a bowel movement)
•Diarrhea (loose or watery stools)
•Intermittent (alternating) constipation and diarrhea
•Bright red or dark red blood in your stools or black, dark colored, "tarry" stools
•Stools that are thinner than normal ("pencil stools") or feeling as if you cannot empty your bowels completely
•Abdominal (midsection) discomfort, bloating, frequent gas pains, or cramps
If you experience any of these for two or more weeks, call your doctor right away to discuss your concerns and arrange for tests to get to the bottom of your symptoms.
Systemic Colon Cancer Symptoms
Systemic colon cancer symptoms are those that affect your whole body, such as weight loss, and include:
•Unintentional weight loss (losing weight when not dieting or trying to lose weight)
•Loss of appetite
•Unexplained fatigue (extreme tiredness)
•Nausea or vomiting
•Anemia (low red blood cell count or low iron in your red blood cells)
•Jaundice (yellow color to the skin and whites of the eyes)
If you experience any of these for any length of time, even a few days, call your doctor right away to discuss your concerns and arrange for tests to get to the bottom of your symptoms.
What Should I Do if I Have Colon Cancer Symptoms?
Call your doctor so he or she can set up an appointment to see you. During the appointment your doctor will take a medical history, collect blood samples for testing, and schedule you for follow-up tests, if needed.
Many people are afraid of colon cancer screening. They worry that it will hurt and that it is embarrassing. Your doctor and nurse have performed hundreds, and in some cases even thousands, of these procedures. There is nothing to be embarrassed about and remember: Even your doctor and nurse undergo these same tests to take care of their own health.
Preparing for Colon Cancer Tests
If you are worried about preparing for your colon cancer tests, ask your doctor about how best to get ready for any procedures. There are different medications for clearing your colon of stool to ensure a good screening. There is no reason to suffer in silence!
Diagnosis of Colon Cancer and How Not to Dread Colon Cancer Screening provide detailed information on screening procedures, plus tips on how to make preparing for these tests easier.
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ovarian cysts:types,symptoms&treatment
Types
Functional cysts:Some, called functional cysts, or simple cysts, are part of the normal process of menstruation. They have nothing to do with disease, and can be treated. There are 3 types, Graafian, Luteal, and Hemorrhagic. These types of cysts occur during ovulation. If the egg is not released, the ovary can fill up with fluid. Usually these types of cysts will go away after a few period cycles.
Graafian follicle cyst:
Main article: Follicular cyst of ovary
One type of simple cyst, which is the most common type of ovarian cyst, is the graafian follicle cyst, or follicular cyst.
Corpus luteum cyst:
Main article: Corpus luteum cyst
Another is a corpus luteum cyst (which may rupture about the time of menstruation, and take up to three months to disappear entirely).
Hemorrhagic cyst:
A third type of functional cyst, which is common, is a Hemorrhagic cyst, which is also called a blood cyst, hematocele, and hematocyst. It occurs when a very small blood vessel in the wall of the cyst breaks, and the blood enters the cyst. Abdominal pain on one side of the body, often the right side, may be present. The bleeding may occur quickly, and rapidly stretch the covering of the ovary, causing pain. As the blood collects within the ovary, clots form which can be seen on a sonogram.Occasionally hemorrhagic cysts can rupture, with blood entering the abdominal cavity. No blood is seen out of the vagina. If a cyst ruptures, it is usually very painful. Hemorrhagic cysts that rupture are less common. Most hemorrhagic cysts are self-limiting; some need surgical intervention. Even if a hemorrhagic cyst ruptures, in many cases it resolves without surgery. Patients who don't require surgery will experience pain for 4 - 10 days after, and may require several days rest. Studies have found that women on tetracycline antibiotics recover 25% earlier than the majority of patients, a surprising correlation found in 2004. Sometimes surgery is necessary. such as a laparoscopy ("belly-button surgery" that uses small tools inserted through one or more tiny slits in the abdomen).
dermoid cyst:
Main article: Dermoid cyst
Endometrioid cyst:
Main article: Chocolate cyst of ovary
An endometrioma, endometrioid cyst, endometrial cyst, or chocolate cyst is caused by endometriosis, and formed when a tiny patch of endometrial tissue (the mucous membrane that makes up the inner layer of the uterine wall) bleeds, sloughs off, becomes transplanted, and grows and enlarges inside the ovaries.
Pathological cysts:
The incidence of ovarian carcinoma (malignant cancer) is approximately 15 cases per 100,000 women per year.
Other cysts are pathological, such as those found in polycystic ovary syndrome, or those associated with tumors.
A polycystic-appearing ovary is diagnosed based on its enlarged size — usually twice normal —with small cysts present around the outside of the ovary. It can be found in "normal" women, and in women with endocrine disorders. An ultrasound is used to view the ovary in diagnosing the condition. Polycystic-appearing ovary is different from the polycystic ovarian syndrome, which includes other symptoms in addition to the presence of ovarian cysts, and involves metabolic and cardiovascular risks linked to insulin resistance. These risks include increased glucose intolerance, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is associated with infertility, abnormal bleeding, increased incidences of pregnancy loss, and pregnancy-related complications. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is extremely common, is thought to occur in 4-7% of women of reproductive age, and is associated with an increased risk for endometrial cancer. More tests than an ultrasound alone are required to diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Symptoms:
Some or all of the following symptoms may be present, though it is possible not to experience any symptoms:
Dull aching, or severe, sudden, and sharp pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen (one or both sides), pelvis, vagina, lower back, or thighs; pain may be constant or intermittent -- this is the most common symptom
Fullness, heaviness, pressure, swelling, or bloating in the abdomen
Breast tenderness
Pain during or shortly after beginning or end of menstrual period.
Irregular periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting
Change in frequency or ease of urination (such as inability to fully empty the bladder), or difficulty with bowel movements due to pressure on adjacent pelvic anatomy
Weight gain
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Infertility
Increased level of hair growth
Increased facial hair or body hair
Headaches
Strange pains in ribs, which feel muscular
Bloating
Strange nodules that feel like bruises under the layer of skin
Treatment:
About 95% of ovarian cysts are benign, meaning they are not cancerous.
Treatment for cysts depends on the size of the cyst and symptoms. For small, asymptomatic cysts, the wait and see approach with regular check-ups will most likely be recommended.
Pain caused by ovarian cysts may be treated with:
pain relievers, including acetaminophen (Tylenol), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or narcotic pain medicine (by prescription) may help reduce pelvic pain.NSAIDs usually work best when taken at the first signs of the pain.
a warm bath, or heating pad, or hot water bottle applied to the lower abdomen near the ovaries can relax tense muscles and relieve cramping, lessen discomfort, and stimulate circulation and healing in the ovaries.Bags of ice covered with towels can be used alternately as cold treatments to increase local circulation.
combined methods of hormonal contraception such as the combined oral contraceptive pill -- the hormones in the pills may regulate the menstrual cycle, prevent the formation of follicles that can turn into cysts, and possibly shrink an existing cyst. (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1999c; Mayo Clinic, 2002e)
Also, limiting strenuous activity may reduce the risk of cyst rupture or torsion.
Cysts that persist beyond two or three menstrual cycles, or occur in post-menopausal women, may indicate more serious disease and should be investigated through ultrasonography and laparoscopy, especially in cases where family members have had ovarian cancer. Such cysts may require surgical biopsy. Additionally, a blood test may be taken before surgery to check for elevated CA-125, a tumor marker, which is often found in increased levels in ovarian cancer, although it can also be elevated by other conditions resulting in a large number of false positives.
For more serious cases where cysts are large and persisting, doctors may suggest surgery. Some surgeries can be performed to successfully remove the cyst(s) without hurting the ovaries, while others may require removal of one or both ovaries.
Functional cysts:Some, called functional cysts, or simple cysts, are part of the normal process of menstruation. They have nothing to do with disease, and can be treated. There are 3 types, Graafian, Luteal, and Hemorrhagic. These types of cysts occur during ovulation. If the egg is not released, the ovary can fill up with fluid. Usually these types of cysts will go away after a few period cycles.
Graafian follicle cyst:
Main article: Follicular cyst of ovary
One type of simple cyst, which is the most common type of ovarian cyst, is the graafian follicle cyst, or follicular cyst.
Corpus luteum cyst:
Main article: Corpus luteum cyst
Another is a corpus luteum cyst (which may rupture about the time of menstruation, and take up to three months to disappear entirely).
Hemorrhagic cyst:
A third type of functional cyst, which is common, is a Hemorrhagic cyst, which is also called a blood cyst, hematocele, and hematocyst. It occurs when a very small blood vessel in the wall of the cyst breaks, and the blood enters the cyst. Abdominal pain on one side of the body, often the right side, may be present. The bleeding may occur quickly, and rapidly stretch the covering of the ovary, causing pain. As the blood collects within the ovary, clots form which can be seen on a sonogram.Occasionally hemorrhagic cysts can rupture, with blood entering the abdominal cavity. No blood is seen out of the vagina. If a cyst ruptures, it is usually very painful. Hemorrhagic cysts that rupture are less common. Most hemorrhagic cysts are self-limiting; some need surgical intervention. Even if a hemorrhagic cyst ruptures, in many cases it resolves without surgery. Patients who don't require surgery will experience pain for 4 - 10 days after, and may require several days rest. Studies have found that women on tetracycline antibiotics recover 25% earlier than the majority of patients, a surprising correlation found in 2004. Sometimes surgery is necessary. such as a laparoscopy ("belly-button surgery" that uses small tools inserted through one or more tiny slits in the abdomen).
dermoid cyst:
Main article: Dermoid cyst
Endometrioid cyst:
Main article: Chocolate cyst of ovary
An endometrioma, endometrioid cyst, endometrial cyst, or chocolate cyst is caused by endometriosis, and formed when a tiny patch of endometrial tissue (the mucous membrane that makes up the inner layer of the uterine wall) bleeds, sloughs off, becomes transplanted, and grows and enlarges inside the ovaries.
Pathological cysts:
The incidence of ovarian carcinoma (malignant cancer) is approximately 15 cases per 100,000 women per year.
Other cysts are pathological, such as those found in polycystic ovary syndrome, or those associated with tumors.
A polycystic-appearing ovary is diagnosed based on its enlarged size — usually twice normal —with small cysts present around the outside of the ovary. It can be found in "normal" women, and in women with endocrine disorders. An ultrasound is used to view the ovary in diagnosing the condition. Polycystic-appearing ovary is different from the polycystic ovarian syndrome, which includes other symptoms in addition to the presence of ovarian cysts, and involves metabolic and cardiovascular risks linked to insulin resistance. These risks include increased glucose intolerance, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is associated with infertility, abnormal bleeding, increased incidences of pregnancy loss, and pregnancy-related complications. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is extremely common, is thought to occur in 4-7% of women of reproductive age, and is associated with an increased risk for endometrial cancer. More tests than an ultrasound alone are required to diagnose polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Symptoms:
Some or all of the following symptoms may be present, though it is possible not to experience any symptoms:
Dull aching, or severe, sudden, and sharp pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen (one or both sides), pelvis, vagina, lower back, or thighs; pain may be constant or intermittent -- this is the most common symptom
Fullness, heaviness, pressure, swelling, or bloating in the abdomen
Breast tenderness
Pain during or shortly after beginning or end of menstrual period.
Irregular periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting
Change in frequency or ease of urination (such as inability to fully empty the bladder), or difficulty with bowel movements due to pressure on adjacent pelvic anatomy
Weight gain
Nausea or vomiting
Fatigue
Infertility
Increased level of hair growth
Increased facial hair or body hair
Headaches
Strange pains in ribs, which feel muscular
Bloating
Strange nodules that feel like bruises under the layer of skin
Treatment:
About 95% of ovarian cysts are benign, meaning they are not cancerous.
Treatment for cysts depends on the size of the cyst and symptoms. For small, asymptomatic cysts, the wait and see approach with regular check-ups will most likely be recommended.
Pain caused by ovarian cysts may be treated with:
pain relievers, including acetaminophen (Tylenol), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), or narcotic pain medicine (by prescription) may help reduce pelvic pain.NSAIDs usually work best when taken at the first signs of the pain.
a warm bath, or heating pad, or hot water bottle applied to the lower abdomen near the ovaries can relax tense muscles and relieve cramping, lessen discomfort, and stimulate circulation and healing in the ovaries.Bags of ice covered with towels can be used alternately as cold treatments to increase local circulation.
combined methods of hormonal contraception such as the combined oral contraceptive pill -- the hormones in the pills may regulate the menstrual cycle, prevent the formation of follicles that can turn into cysts, and possibly shrink an existing cyst. (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 1999c; Mayo Clinic, 2002e)
Also, limiting strenuous activity may reduce the risk of cyst rupture or torsion.
Cysts that persist beyond two or three menstrual cycles, or occur in post-menopausal women, may indicate more serious disease and should be investigated through ultrasonography and laparoscopy, especially in cases where family members have had ovarian cancer. Such cysts may require surgical biopsy. Additionally, a blood test may be taken before surgery to check for elevated CA-125, a tumor marker, which is often found in increased levels in ovarian cancer, although it can also be elevated by other conditions resulting in a large number of false positives.
For more serious cases where cysts are large and persisting, doctors may suggest surgery. Some surgeries can be performed to successfully remove the cyst(s) without hurting the ovaries, while others may require removal of one or both ovaries.
ovarian cysts:symptoms
Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts Bursting
When the ovarian cyst bursts it can be dangerous. This is why you must know what the symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting are and learn to diagnose them.
An ovarian cyst is a sac-like substance filled with sundry fluids located near the ovaries of an adult female. Though cysts can occur anywhere around the vital organs of a human being and are usually benign, i.e. non-cancerous, those related to the ovaries should be carefully monitored from time to time. Sometimes, ovarian cysts rupture or burst, spilling their contents which be potentially harmful to the person, producing life-threatening symptoms that should never be ignored. A common cause of ruptured ovarian cyst is the lack of luteinizing hormones. It causes the eggs to remain attached onto the follicles, later developing into cysts and eventually turn into ruptured or burst ovarian cysts.
However, symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting may vary from person to person. With an immunostrong woman, the symptoms will be weaker as compared to one with weak immune system. Nevertheless, symptoms of ovarian cysts bursting are often ignored as they resemble pain and discomfort usually associated with menstruation. In fact, many women ignore the symptoms of ovarian cysts bursting, attributing the pain and discomfort to menstruation and related issues. However, there are some other subtle symptoms that can indicate the rupturing of the ovarian cysts. Also, if one is acquainted with the fact that she has ovarian cysts in her system, she is probably aware of its complications. Whenever such complications escalate, chances are that a cyst has ruptured. In any case, appropriate monitoring is the key to recognize the symptoms and to attribute them to the real cause. Some of the most common symptoms of ovarian cysts rupture include the following.
Some of the more recognizable symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting
(A) Bleeding that is not linked to normal menstrual bleeding is one of the surest symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. This happens typically during a rupture. Copious blood flow that cannot be accounted for leads to a burst ovarian cyst.
(B) Exceptionally irregular periods also provide symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. Although some irregularities are often encountered during normal periods, those in the case of bursting ovarian cysts are extremely erratic in nature. They could either be very light or become incredibly heavy and sometimes accompanied with abnormal weight gain, emotional disturbances and acne.
(C) Frequent urination or urge to urinate recurrently on account of undue pressure on the bladder is also one of the symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. Affected women may find it difficult to relieve themselves although the urge to do so remains strong. Pain and discomfort accompanies micturition.
(D) Pain in the pelvic area also comprises on of the symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. Although some form of pain in pelvis is often linked with menstruation, ovarian cyst bursting pain is more severe and long-lasting.
(E) Vomiting and nausea often provide symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. Not unlike symptoms of early pregnancy in women, similar queasiness is felt by many. However, this should not be ignored as a common physical quandary.
(F) Certain forms of physical changes like abnormal weight gain, change in body structure, and tenderness in the breasts are also one of the symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting.
Working on the condition
Having understood the symptoms after diagnosis, you will now of course want to seek treatment so that the cyst can be removed. But you need to know here that often the conventional medications fail in this respect. This is because the conventional approach just treats the symptoms of ovarian cysts bursting, whereas the root causes remain unattended to. Conventional remedies also treat the condition when the cyst has ruptured – but this is too late. With conventional remedies, the ovarian cyst often makes a comeback because all the contributing factors are never analyzed and treated – and that is why some of these factors remain dormant and may lead to the formation of the cyst once more.
This is precisely why you need something that is more comprehensive – and a holistic remedy is the answer.
Symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting and the effect of holistic approach towards it
Holistic approach can organize a proper course of action after the symptoms of ovarian cysts bursting are recognized. What plan is devised will however depend a lot on how sever and intense the problem really is, and of course on the possible complications. But the fact remains, the holistic approach is more efficient, simply because it is multidimensional and it can effectively identify the problem, treat the condition and stop ovarian cyst bursting. Yes surgery may still be needed, particularly if the problem is grave, however with the holistic approach, most other cases can be successfully resolved. The fact is, in most cases surgery is not at all needed.
When the ovarian cyst bursts it can be dangerous. This is why you must know what the symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting are and learn to diagnose them.
An ovarian cyst is a sac-like substance filled with sundry fluids located near the ovaries of an adult female. Though cysts can occur anywhere around the vital organs of a human being and are usually benign, i.e. non-cancerous, those related to the ovaries should be carefully monitored from time to time. Sometimes, ovarian cysts rupture or burst, spilling their contents which be potentially harmful to the person, producing life-threatening symptoms that should never be ignored. A common cause of ruptured ovarian cyst is the lack of luteinizing hormones. It causes the eggs to remain attached onto the follicles, later developing into cysts and eventually turn into ruptured or burst ovarian cysts.
However, symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting may vary from person to person. With an immunostrong woman, the symptoms will be weaker as compared to one with weak immune system. Nevertheless, symptoms of ovarian cysts bursting are often ignored as they resemble pain and discomfort usually associated with menstruation. In fact, many women ignore the symptoms of ovarian cysts bursting, attributing the pain and discomfort to menstruation and related issues. However, there are some other subtle symptoms that can indicate the rupturing of the ovarian cysts. Also, if one is acquainted with the fact that she has ovarian cysts in her system, she is probably aware of its complications. Whenever such complications escalate, chances are that a cyst has ruptured. In any case, appropriate monitoring is the key to recognize the symptoms and to attribute them to the real cause. Some of the most common symptoms of ovarian cysts rupture include the following.
Some of the more recognizable symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting
(A) Bleeding that is not linked to normal menstrual bleeding is one of the surest symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. This happens typically during a rupture. Copious blood flow that cannot be accounted for leads to a burst ovarian cyst.
(B) Exceptionally irregular periods also provide symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. Although some irregularities are often encountered during normal periods, those in the case of bursting ovarian cysts are extremely erratic in nature. They could either be very light or become incredibly heavy and sometimes accompanied with abnormal weight gain, emotional disturbances and acne.
(C) Frequent urination or urge to urinate recurrently on account of undue pressure on the bladder is also one of the symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. Affected women may find it difficult to relieve themselves although the urge to do so remains strong. Pain and discomfort accompanies micturition.
(D) Pain in the pelvic area also comprises on of the symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. Although some form of pain in pelvis is often linked with menstruation, ovarian cyst bursting pain is more severe and long-lasting.
(E) Vomiting and nausea often provide symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting. Not unlike symptoms of early pregnancy in women, similar queasiness is felt by many. However, this should not be ignored as a common physical quandary.
(F) Certain forms of physical changes like abnormal weight gain, change in body structure, and tenderness in the breasts are also one of the symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting.
Working on the condition
Having understood the symptoms after diagnosis, you will now of course want to seek treatment so that the cyst can be removed. But you need to know here that often the conventional medications fail in this respect. This is because the conventional approach just treats the symptoms of ovarian cysts bursting, whereas the root causes remain unattended to. Conventional remedies also treat the condition when the cyst has ruptured – but this is too late. With conventional remedies, the ovarian cyst often makes a comeback because all the contributing factors are never analyzed and treated – and that is why some of these factors remain dormant and may lead to the formation of the cyst once more.
This is precisely why you need something that is more comprehensive – and a holistic remedy is the answer.
Symptoms of ovarian cyst bursting and the effect of holistic approach towards it
Holistic approach can organize a proper course of action after the symptoms of ovarian cysts bursting are recognized. What plan is devised will however depend a lot on how sever and intense the problem really is, and of course on the possible complications. But the fact remains, the holistic approach is more efficient, simply because it is multidimensional and it can effectively identify the problem, treat the condition and stop ovarian cyst bursting. Yes surgery may still be needed, particularly if the problem is grave, however with the holistic approach, most other cases can be successfully resolved. The fact is, in most cases surgery is not at all needed.
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