WHAT IS COLON CANCER? Colon cancer, rectal cancer, or colorectal cancer is the malignancy of the large intestine. Malignancy is the overproduction of cells in an unchecked and uncontrolled fashion. Often it is due to growth of colon or rectal polyp or unregulated...

Hemorrhoids, commonly known as piles, are cushions of vascular tissue found within the anal canal. Approximately 50% of adults, over the age of 50 have symptomatic “hemorrhoidal disease”. Although it is more common in adults, it is still possible to experience...

Pilonidal cyst, also known as tailbone cyst, occurs at intergluteal cleft (area between two buttock cheeks). The term pilonidal means nest of hair. At times, an infection may arise in the cyst resulting in the formation of abscess know as pilonidal abscess. Cause of...