Aug 28, 2023 · Left-sided colitis affects the left side of the colon and may lead to diarrhea, abdominal pain, and other symptoms. Left-sided colitis produces symptoms similar to those of …

Nov 1, 2021 · Roswell Park's new colon and rectal surgeon, Anthony Dakwar, MD, explains the differences between colon cancers that arise in the right side of the colon compared to those …

Apr 11, 2024 · If inflammation affects only the rectum and the part of the colon just above it (sigmoid colon), it’s a form of left-sided ulcerative colitis known as proctosigmoiditis. Studies …

Tumors in the proximal colon (right side) and distal colon (left side) exhibit different molecular characteristics and histology. In the right-sided tumors, mutations in the DNA mismatch repair …

Oct 20, 2023 · Left-sided ulcerative colitis (UC) can cause pain in your abdomen or rectum, along with other symptoms. Treatment typically involves medication to lower inflammation.

Jan 26, 2012 · Colon pain is any soreness within the colon of the large intestine. It is a symptom of some underlying disease and may occur along with other symptoms like diarrhea, …

Sep 9, 2024 · Once it reaches the left side of your body, the colon bends downward—known as the splenic flexure. As it travels down the left side of the abdomen toward your rectum, it’s …

Left-sided (distal) colitis is a form of ulcerative colitis (UC) that begins at the rectum and extends up to the left colon (sigmoid colon and descending colon). It is a life-long chronic condition …

Jan 3, 2025 · Left-sided ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that specifically affects the left side of the colon. This condition can cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms, …

Aug 15, 2023 · Left-sided ulcerative colitis, also called distal ulcerative colitis, causes inflammation from the rectum to the splenic flexure on the left side of the abdomen. People …