Health Care

 B owel cancer Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the colon and rectum. It is the third most common type of cancer in both men and women in the United States. Symptoms of colorectal cancer can include blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, and weight loss . Risk factors for colorectal cancer include a family history of the disease, smoking, and a diet high in red and processed meats . Screening tests such as colonoscopy can detect colorectal cancer early when it is most treatable . Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Abdominal pain Abdominal pain is discomfort or soreness in the area between the chest and the pelvis. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, both benign and serious. Some common causes of abdominal pain include: Gastrointestinal issues such as indigestion, gas, or a stomach virus Gastrointestinal tract issues such as constipation, diarrhea, or inflammatory bowel di