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Statistical evidence does show that people with ulcerative colitis do have a slightly higher incidence of colon cancer than the general population. For this reason, doctors begin regularly screening those with colitis eight years after diagnosis. Those with pancolitis (ulcerative colitis affecting the entire colon) have the highest incidence of colon cancer. In the last quarter century, it has become clear that ulcerative colitis affects large numbers of children and young teens.

Statistical evidence does show that people with Crohn's disease have a slightly higher incidence of colon cancer than the general population does. For this reason, doctors begin regularly screening those with Crohn's disease about 12 years after diagnosis if the disease is confined to the small intestine, and eight years after diagnosis if there is disease in the colon.

Many women are worried about this when the time comes. The best advice is to try not to worry and to allow nature to take its course. One often does not have a bowel movement for a day or two after giving birth and this usually gives you a chance to recover. Make sure that you eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables and especially that you drink plenty of water to prevent constipation and encourage a soft stool.

No. You can comfortably keep the DivaCup in when you urinate or have a bowel movement just as you can a tampon.

Many people are under the impression that they only need to have one bowel movement a week or less. Bowel disease, constipation, colon cancer, and stomach pain are all disorders that are leading to what I call the "Silent Killer in America." Colon health and colon problems are the most over-looked health problems in today's society. Due to the poor diet in America, 200 million people suffer from constipation and do not have the required two to four bowel movements daily.

Good question. When we were coming up with a name for this monster at the very first meeting at Max Fish in late August of 2001 the question was raised what would we call ourselves. K. Thor Jensen said it should be called some sort of movement, like the Dadaist movement, or underground comics movement, etc. So He slurs, "What kind of movemenat should we be?" and I wheezed, "A Bowel Movement." And thus the name was born.

The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the anus. Together, they form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine (also known as the large bowel). Tumors of the colon and rectum are growths arising from the inner wall of the large intestine. Benign tumors of the large intestine are called polyps. Malignant tumors of the large intestine are called cancers.

I didn't realize that I would be constipated from the surgery and pain meds until it actually happened. No one warned me. I don't remember exactly how many days it was, but it was somewhere around 5-8 days.

A normal bowel movement is soft and unformed. It should break apart when it hits the water - or at least when flushed. This is not to be confused with diarrhea, which is characterized by watery consistency and, sometimes, mucus.

Can inflammatory bowel disease cause colon cancer? The short answer is yes. People who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for colon cancer because the tissue of the colon is inflamed for a long period of time. Women with a personal (or family) history of uterine cancer may have a greater risk of developing colon cancer. If the uterine cancer was caused by a particular genetic mutation, women are considered at high risk for colon cancer.

Urine is a sterile substance, so it is permissible for the laboring woman to urinate in the water. Birth attendants and partners, however, should get out of the tub and use the bathroom. It is also permissible to release a bowel movement in the water (and this may very well happen during the third stage of labor). Remove the fecal matter from the water with a scooper as soon as possible.

Small white worms about the size of a grain of rice are probably tapeworm segments. They are contracted from swallowing fleas or other infected intermediate hosts and can be eliminated with medication obtained from your veterinarian. There are other intestinal parasites that your pet may have that can only be detected with a laboratory test. Your pet should be tested yearly by bringing in a stool specimen during its physical examination.

Sounds like Giardia, a not so pleasant parasite - sort of like having the flu for a long time. Lots of gas, bloated bellies, skinny bodies, not much muscle, and a "distinctive odor", like nothing you want to smell again. Tough to get rid of. Clears up with medication, can return. See an infectious disease doctor. Some doctors say it's contagious, some say it isn't. Often from drinking water. Very common in the 3rd World, lots of it in North America too, sometimes called 'Beaver Fever'.

Yes! There are a number of hormonal changes that occur during the onset of labor which may provoke diarrhea in some women. You may want to discuss the use of an enema with your doctor.

Many patients ask this question. The answer is sometimes, but usually not. There are many non-cancerous reasons to have blood in the stool such as hemorrhoids, polyps, or fissures. However, any adult individual who sees blood in their bowel movements should consult their doctor for an examination. You can't tell what the cause is without having a look inside. If there is any concern, a full colonoscopy is usually advised. The point is that all bleeding in adults must be evaluated.

Eating five or more portions a day of fruit and vegetables as well as regular servings of wholegrain cereal fibres and wheat bran are recommended as part of a healthy diet which may help prevent bowel cancer. Drinking two litres (about 8 glasses) of water also helps retain an active bowel that can effectively eliminate waste.

A. Not necessarily. Genetic cancers only account for around a total of 6% of all cancers. If you have a strong family history of bowel cancer, it may be advisable to see your GP for referral to a family screening centre. Click here for a list of support groups.