Rectal cancer, a form of colon cancer that often comes with more blood in stool, is on the rise. Experts suspect something in our environment is triggering this — diet changes may play a role. At-home ...

Early signs of colon cancer include rectal bleeding and changes in bowel movements. Young patients can feel embarrassed to talk about early symptoms such as constipation and diarrhea. Normalizing ...

People under 50 who got a colonoscopy because of rectal bleeding had 8.5 times higher odds of being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, a new study suggests. Rectal bleeding doesn’t always mean cancer — ...

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An enema is a process in which fluids are injected into your rectum to cleanse your large intestine (colon), stimulate a bowel movement, or deliver medication. Either you or a healthcare provider can ...