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Can Exercise Prevent Colon Cancer?

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A provocatively titled article in the Los Angeles Times recently reported on the results of a study that found a link between a lowered incidence of cancer, and vigorous exercise:

In a massive effort to aggregate what’s known about cancer and exercise, researchers calculated that compared with people who reported spending the least time in “leisure-time physical activity,” those who got the most moderate to intense exercise reduced their risk of developing seven kinds of cancer by at least 20%.

The study goes on to name some questionably specific numbers, including the finding that colon cancer incidence could be reduced by 16% among regular gym-goers.

Now, a caveat. Epidemiological studies such as these are not controlled; they are not double blind; and they do not adhere to the gold standard for experimentation known as randomization, in which patients are randomized into groups, rather than self-selecting. Moreover the entire study relies on self-reporting, which is considered highly unreliable in most circumstances.

The upshot is this: we don’t know how to prevent cancer. But we do know, from far better studies, that exercise can reduce the incidence of other health issues including heart health and mental decline.

Whatever lifestyle you choose, it is wise to pursue regular colonoscopy screenings and take good care of your digestive health. If you’d like to learn more about how to live a healthy life, contact the Proctology Institute today.

Dr. Maz Ghodsian: Cosmetic Butt Surgeon to the Stars

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Every once in awhile, a patient will consent to share with the world the outstanding work we do here at the Proctology Institute, LA’s premier destination for hemorrhoid treatment, anal beauty, and colonoscopy screenings. When that patient is world-famous supermodel Janice Dickenson, we are moved to share it as well:

Watch the video above to see how Dr. Maz uses a state-of-the-art tissue firming and rejuvenation technique known as Dermo Electroporation. We proudly offer the best tools to give patients in LA, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Beverly Hills the vanguard in cosmetic and medical care.

If you want to look like a supermodel too, just call or write us. Our cosmetic procedures for the buttocks and anus are sought by the world’s biggest stars for a reason.

Preventing Colorectal Cancer With Colonoscopy

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Colorectal cancer is on the rise at a rate which alarms some epidemiologists. Once considered a disease of the elderly, colorectal cancer is now creeping younger with each decade, a fact underlined by some alarming recent reports.

How can you prevent this disease before it strikes? As one article recently described, the key is getting screened by a proctologist who understands this region of the body intimately:

Unlike other cancers, colorectal cancer screening not only detects the disease, it also can prevent it from occurring. The preferred method of colorectal cancer screening, according to Dr. Alfred Neugut, Columbia University Medical Center, is a colonoscopy. . . Because polyps are often precancerous, removal of one of these growths actually can prevent cancer from developing, says Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

The LA and Orange County Proctology Institute is leading the charge to prevent colorectal cancer with some of the best regarded screening protocols in California. If you have any reason to believe you could be at risk for colorectal cancer, it’s important to visit an expert proctologist who can help you navigate the screening process with care and communication.

What is Rubber Band Ligation?

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When hemorrhoids strike, the itching, pain, and bleeding that may result can be debilitating. Although many people start with OTC medications or sitz baths first, some cases of internal hemorrhoids are just too stubborn for home remedies.

That’s why your hemorrhoid doctor could recommend rubber band ligation.

Rubber band ligation, also known as hemorrhoid banding, is a nonsurgical process by which small elastic bands are placed at the base of each hemorrhoid. Soon the loss of blood flow “starves” the hemorrhoid, causing it to fall off harmlessly.

What can you expect in terms of follow-up and aftercare? WebMD offers a clear description:

People respond differently to this procedure. Some are able to return to regular activities (but avoid heavy lifting) almost immediately. Others may need 2 to 3 days of bed rest.

Pain is likely for 24 to 48 hours after rubber band ligation. You may use acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) and sit in a shallow tub of warm water (sitz bath) for 15 minutes at a time to relieve discomfort.

I have been treating hemorrhoids in Los Angeles for more than a decade, and in that time I am proud to have earned a reputation as the best hemorrhoid doctor in LA. If you are interested in hemorrhoid banding, please contact the hemorrhoid specialists at the Proctology Institute today.

Do I Have Hemorrhoids?

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As the leading proctologist in Southern California, one of my jobs is to field a number of questions that most patients wouldn’t ask their general practitioner. One of the most common if these – Do I have hemorrhoids? – is typically inspired by a bloody stool, or by painful or itchy sensations.

Unfortunately there’s no completely reliable way to self-diagnose hemorrhoids. Every one of the most common symptoms – itching, pain, and bright red blood – can be attributed to other ailments, so the only way to know for sure is to visit your proctologist for a physical exam.

The good news is that hemorrhoids treatments are often non-invasive, and very often painless. Common treatments may include hemorrhoid banding, also known as rubber band ligation; infrared coagulation; and sclerotherapy. For sub-chronic hemorrhoids that don’t demand immediate intervention, you may get some relief just by applying an ointment or changing your diet.

The Los Angeles and Orange County Proctology Institute is the premier resource for hemorrhoid treatment in LA and beyond. To find a hemorrhoid doctor who can offer you swift and effective relief today, contact us here.