Colon cancer can sometimes cause back pain. Changes to bowel movements that occur with back pain may indicate late-stage colon cancer. Colon cancer occurs when a malignant tumor develops in a person’s ...

Infections of the bacterium C. difficile can cause diarrhea and inflammation of the colon called colitis. It is estimated that around half a million infections of C. diff occur every year in the ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Infection is a common risk factor after surgery, and it can be a particular concern with procedures on the colon. “When we talk about colon surgery, it is major abdominal surgery ...

Spinal infections are rare but can be deadly, so you need to get a proper diagnosis as soon as possible if you have spinal pain. Read on to learn more about what spinal infections are, the types of ...

There's an association between blood infections caused by certain types of bacteria and an increased risk of colon cancer, a new study finds. "At this stage we are not sure if the bacteria are ...

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An inflamed colon, also known as colitis, can be caused by infections, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or certain medications. Symptoms of colon inflammation can include bloating, diarrhea, nausea, ...