Monthly Archives - April 2020

Bloody stool and risk of colon cancer.

Rectal bleeding is a common symptom of colorectal cancer, but it has a low positive predictive value in primary care populations. Previous statistical modelling has shown that along with increasing age and a change in bowelhabit, 'blood mixed with stool' is a significant predictor of malignant colorectal disease. Source https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc Questions about Rectal bleeding ? Kleinburg Medical, 6B Abimbola Awoniyi Close, VI 0817 525 8040

April 30, 2020By Uncategorized0 CommentsRead more...

Colonoscopy in Nigeria

The average lifetime risk of getting colorectal cancer is approximately 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24 women. Colorectal cancers are the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Many of these deaths can be prevented by getting early, regular screenings. A colonoscopy is a screening test used to detect and prevent colon and colorectal cancers. Colonoscopies are also tools that can help determine the cause...

April 29, 2020By Uncategorized0 CommentsRead more...