Infrequent defecation and colon cancer: any link?

Studies on the link between infrequent defecation and colon cancer are inconclusive. Chronic constipation may contribute to colorectal cancer by increasing the absorption of toxins. However, it is undetermined whether constipation or other factors common among sufferers of the condition cause any potential link. Family history, diet, dehydration, age, and general health are important factors […]

What’s defecation?

Defecation is the final act of digestion where solid or semi-solid waste is eliminated from the body. The large intestine absorbs salt and water while the rectum stores fecal matter until it is eliminated. Constipation may occur if defecation is delayed. Proctologists treat disorders of the primary organs of defecation. Defecation is an act that […]

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