Articles by Dr. Greg

Colorectal Cancer Types, Symptoms, Colon Location, Spread

What is colorectal cancer? Colon cancer is a malignant tumor of the large intestine and is sometimes referred to as colorectal cancer. The latter is a broader term that refers to the cancers arising from the gastrointestinal tract extending from the cecum to the distal extension of colon and the >> Read More ...

Inherited and Acquired Risk Factors for Rectal and Colon Cancer

Who is at risk of developing colon cancer? The development of colorectal cancer is complex interplay of  acquired and inherited factors. It should be noted that not every person with one or more of the risk factors will develop cancer of the colon and/or rectum. High risk patients, however, should be vigilant, undergo >> Read More ...

Retroperitoneal Abscess and Psoas Muscle Abscess

The retroperitoneal space is the area outside the peritoneum at the back of the abdominal cavity. A retroperitoneal abscess is a collection of pus in this retroperitoneal space. It can develop due to spread of an infection from adjacent organs or an infection of the blood as is seen with other types of intra-abdominal >> Read More ...

Abscess in the Appendix – Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

An appendicular abscess (abscess in the appendix) is a complication of acute appendicitis – invasion of the appendix of the large intestine by bacteria usually due to an obstruction. The appendix exists at the junction of the small and large intestine and is exposed to the movement of digested food, waste matter and >> Read More ...

Benign Fasciculation Syndrome (BFS) Constant Muscle Twitching

Neurological disorders are a diverse group of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Many neurological symptoms are part of occasional experiences in normal healthy individuals and is not linked to any disease – like pain, dizziness, numbness, muscle twitches, cramps or even tremors. Some neurological >> Read More ...

Causes and Symptoms of Intra-Abdominal Abscesses

An intra-abdominal abscess can develop from a wide variety of causes that lead to an infection of the peritoneal cavity (peritonitis) due to : Direct spread from abdominal organs Acute appendicitis Acute cholecystitis Pancreatitis Pancreatic cyst infection Perforation of abdominal organs Perforation of peptic ulcer >> Read More ...

Abscess in the Abdomen and Intra-Abdominal Locations

What is an intra-abdominal abscess? An intra-abdominal abscess is a localized collection of pus in the abdominal cavity. The abscess is usually confined to a small area by a barrier formed by adhesions between the abdominal organs and the omentum (the fold of peritoneum that supports the organs). An intra-abdominal abscess >> Read More ...

Adenomatous Polyps (Colon) – Colorectal Adenomas, Cancer Risk

Intestinal polyps are the outgrowths of tissue from the gastrointestinal epithelium that protrude into the lumen of the small and large intestine. It can be grouped into adenomatous and non-adenomatous polyps. The colorectal adenomas are the most common polyps and associated with some risk of cancer. Colorectal Adenomas >> Read More ...

Prostate Cancer Prognosis, Survival Rate and ADT

The prognosis of prostate cancer or the probability of relapse following primary therapy depends on the clinical stage of the tumor, Gleason score (histologic grade) and the PSA level before the primary treatment. The other important independent prognostic factors include the pathologic stage of the tumor, invasion of >> Read More ...
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