Tag: colon

• Anal Fissures and Nutrition

  

  Anal fissure is a skin tear or injury inside the anal canal. Anal fissures cause pain, especially during bowel movements. Usually this injury (skin tears) of the anus causes pain such as a burning sensation during defecation and is often accompanied by bleeding and itching. Anal fissures affect all ages but are more common in…

  cz09

  19 January 2026

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  anal canal, anal cancer, anal fissures, anal sex, colon, diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, laxatives, plant fibers, skin tear, stools

• Diverticular Disease and Nutrition

  

  Diverticular disease of the colon is a small sac-like protrusion that forms at points of weakness in the wall of the colon. They usually occur in older people, and are mainly caused by increased pressure in the intestinal lumen. The factors that are responsible for the formation of diverticula are usually aging, obesity, a diet…

  cz09

  30 September 2025

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  acute diverticulitis, colon, diverticular disease, diverticulitis, fiber, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, starchy vegetables, vegetables, whole grains