Most Egyptians suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that is widespread worldwide. Statistics indicate that more than 40% of the Egyptian population suffers from IBS. Although prevention and treatment methods are natural and accessible to everyone, the gap lies in the fact that most patients are unable to adhere to the required healthy lifestyle, which makes the suffering continue for years.
Constipation in children is one of the most distressing problems for mothers, because the child often cannot express their pain, and the symptoms may not be clear at the beginning. Malnutrition is considered the most common cause of these cases
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectal or anal area and are among the most common anorectal conditions affecting both men and women. Patients often experience pain, itching, and mild bleeding after bowel movements, which can impact their daily quality of life. Thanks to medical advancements, the treatment of hemorrhoids now focuses on addressing the root cause and preventing recurrence rather than merely relieving symptoms.
Most colon and anal problems in children are due to congenital defects that result in the incomplete development of some organs in the child’s body during pregnancy, which results in the birth of a child who suffers from some symptoms.
Recently, the term “stomach stapling” has spread to treat cases of severe obesity after the decline in gastric band surgeries, as a result of weight gain after losing weight.
Staying away from artificial foods rich in sugars, starches and fats, and keeping the mother monitoring her child and the changes that happen to him at the beginning will avoid the child suffering from constipation, which worries the mother because of the difficulty in dealing with the child.
40% of Egyptians suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and suffer from its constant problems. Although prevention and treatment methods are natural and available, 90% of patients cannot adhere to them.
A recent study called for a return to traditional home meals that contain vegetables and fruits and confirmed that these meals play a definite role in protecting against colon and anal tumors.
In the latest global statistics on tumors, it was found that colon and anal tumors are the second most common tumor among both sexes and the most common in the digestive system. This is a result of wrong eating habits and environmental pollution. There is no doubt that tumors in general have been steadily increasing in the last two decades with the progress of agricultural industrial technology. The European Union has established a project for the Mediterranean countries (Paradigma).
Early detection of colon and anal tumors increases the chances of complete recovery...Surgical staplers to preserve the anal constrictor muscles so that the patient can excrete normally.
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Professor Dr. Ali Ahmed Shafik* Professor and Head of the Department of Colon and Anal Surgery – Kasr Al-Aini Faculty of Medicine.
* Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery, University of Strasbourg.
* President of the Mediterranean Society of Colon and Anus.
* Regional President of the International Association of Colon and Proctologists.Quick links
Professor Dr. Ali Ahmed Shafik
* Professor and Head of the Department of Colon and Anal Surgery – Kasr Al-Aini Faculty of Medicine.
* Diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery, University of Strasbourg.
* President of the Mediterranean Society of Colon and Anus.
* Regional President of the International Association of Colon and Proctologists.Quick links
