Rectal Bleeding… Beware That Which Is Concealed! Passing blood in the stools is a common problem. For some patients, the sight of blood in the toilet bowl is alarming but others simply blame it on piles and brush it off. Rectal bleeding is always significant and requires further investigation and assessment by a specialist. Why? Well, though … Read more
What Are Polyps? Polyps are growths in the bowel. They can have a stalk, like a cauliflower, or be flat like moss. Polyps can cause bleeding or mucus in the stools, and on rare occasions it can cause bowel obstruction. There are 2 types of polyps: malignant as well as benign polyps. However, evidence suggests that polyps … Read more
What Is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer is cancer of the large bowel. In Malaysia, it is one of the top 3 most common cancers for men and women. Like all cancers, it is dangerous because it can spread to involve other organs in other parts of the body. Once the cancer has spread, it may not be … Read more
Madam T was a 78 year old Chinese lady who was referred to me with blood in her stools. She also had diabetes, high blood pressure and had previously suffered a stroke. When I met her, I advised her to undergo a colonoscopy. During this procedure I found she had small polyps in her rectum … Read more