There is a common cyst you can get at the base of your tailbone called a pilonidal cyst. While this cyst isn’t necessarily dangerous, it can be quite uncomfortable. Thankfully, there are treatment options for a pilonidal cyst, including surgery. In this article, we will discuss the different ways you can get rid of your pilonidal cyst for good.
Constipation is a common occurrence for many people, but some of us may experience it more frequently than others. While constipation is not an extremely serious medical condition, it can negatively interfere with a person’s quality of life. We understand that constipation is uncomfortable and can sometimes be painful. In this article, we will discuss 5 ways to help you find constipation relief.
Today, colon cleanses are most commonly used as preparation for medical procedures, such as colonoscopies, or as a method for forcing the detoxification of the body. There is an ongoing debate about whether colon cleanses are actually necessary to detoxify your body. In this article, we’ll explore whether it’s a good idea to do a colon cleanse in situations other than when it’s prescribed by your colorectal specialist prior to a procedure.
At Colorectal Clinic of Tampa Bay, our colorectal surgeons offer three different minimally invasive surgery options to treat advanced hemorrhoids: hemorrhoidectomy, hemorrhoid banding, and the new THD system. Of the three, the THD surgery is the least invasive, least painful, and easiest surgery to recover from. Here’s everything you need to know about the new THD system.
You may have heard the terms colorectal, colon, and rectal cancer before. While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences between these cancers. In this article, we will examine colorectal cancer, colon cancer, and rectal cancer, and describe the key similarities and differences of each.
According to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, half of all people in the U.S. over age 60, and nearly everyone over age 80, has at least some diverticula in their colon. While diverticula are not always harmful, they can develop into a condition called diverticulitis if they become irritated. In this article, we will discuss what diverticulitis is, what symptoms it presents, and how it’s treated.
Maintaining proper colon health, especially in older age, is the first line of defense in protecting yourself against colon-related diseases. Though genes and age can play a role in colorectal conditions, diet plays a large part in combating and alleviating symptoms associated with many colorectal conditions. For many of us, restricting our diets isn’t always the easiest thing to do. Still, changes are sometimes easier when you think in terms of adding foods that are good for you, rather than removing foods you love. Here are 3 of our favorite foods for maintaining proper colon health.
Unfortunately, along with all the beautiful things that come with pregnancy, there are also some not-so-beautiful aspects. One of those unlucky rights of passage for a new mother is pregnancy hemorrhoids. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about pregnancy hemorrhoids including what they are, what causes them, and, most importantly, how they can be treated.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS can make traveling stressful, especially when you don’t know what to expect or how to prepare. Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, managing IBS symptoms in a new place can feel overwhelming. In this article, we will share some of our favorite tips for traveling with IBS.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorder worldwide. Despite that, many people never seek treatment for their IBS either because they have not been medically diagnosed or because they are unaware that their symptoms even point to IBS. Below, we will discuss 6 IBS diet tips for alleviating the uncomfortable symptoms.
A colectomy is a surgery that removes all or part of the large intestine. Traditionally, colectomies are used to treat colorectal cancer, diverticulitis and blockages caused by scar tissue. A new technology is making the process easier and more streamlined than ever. Below, we discuss everything you need to know about robotic colectomy including what it is, how it works, and what it’s used to treat.
Rectal prolapse, while rare, can be an incredibly uncomfortable condition. Issues related to relieving yourself can be frustrating enough to not want to discuss them with your doctor, but if you suspect something is amiss with your ability to pass normal bowel movements, it’s important to have it checked out. In this article we will answer the questions “what is a rectal prolapse”, “what causes rectal prolapse”, and discuss rectal prolapse symptoms, types of rectal prolapse, and rectal prolapse treatment.
