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Volvulus occurs most frequently in middle-aged and elderly men. [11] Volvulus can also arise as a rare complication in persons with redundant colon, a normal anatomic variation resulting in extra colonic loops. [12] Sigmoid volvulus is the most-common form of volvulus of the gastrointestinal tract.
The total removal of the colon, called a colectomy or resection of affected parts of the colon may be needed if part of the gut dies (for instance toxic megacolon), or if there is a localized area of dysmotility. Gastric and colonic pacemakers have been tried. These are strips placed along the colon or stomach which create an electric discharge ...
Intestinal bypass is a bariatric surgery performed on patients with morbid obesity to create an irreversible weight loss, when implementing harsh restrictions on the diets have failed. [1] Jejunocolic anastomosis was firstly employed. [ 2 ]
The study was designed to mimic dietary conditions during World War II. Participants could only eat 1800 kcal per day, but were required to walk 5 km per day and expend 3000 calories. [21] The men lost about 25% of their body weight of which 67% was fat mass and 17% fat-free mass. [21]
Researchers say chronic inflammation raises a person’s risk of developing colorectal cancer as well as suppresses the body’s ability to fight the disease. The Western diet, which is high in ...
Thiazolidinediones may cause slight weight gain but decrease "pathologic" abdominal fat (visceral fat), and therefore may be prescribed for diabetics with central obesity. [115] Thiazolidinedione has been associated with heart failure and increased cardiovascular risk; so it has been withdrawn from the market in Europe by EMA in 2010.
More young people are getting colon cancer. A man diagnosed at age 29 shares symptoms as part of this trend — pelvic pain, blood in stool, not being able to sit
While this bodes well for weight loss, some users are concerned the drug's impact also means unwanted changes to their mood and personality. ... Just as a GLP-1 can make eating food less enjoyable ...