Crohn’s disease is a condition categorized by chronic inflammation in the intestinal tract. The inflammation typically occurs at the end of the small intestine or in the first part of the colon. It can occur in other areas, but this blog is going to focus on how Crohn’s disease affects your colon. Crohn’s Disease Causes […]
Colon Resectioning & Colectomy Basics
Your colon plays a critical role in removing water and nutrients from digested food before it passes out of your body. If there’s an issue with your colon, your body may not be able to get essential nutrients or successfully pass digested waste out of your system. When that happens, a colon resection or colectomy […]