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With so many options available, choosing the right collagen supplement can be overwhelming. There are almost 30 types of collagen, but types I-V are the most common. Reports have raised concerns about deforestation and violence against Indigenous people related to bovine collagen production. Beo88 / Getty Images Alternative options, such as plant-based and vegan collagen products, are available. Some supplements are marketed as hydrolyzed collagen or collagen peptides, which are smaller fragments of collagen protein....

Experience Collene Lawhorn, PhD, is a former writer for Verywell Health covering headaches. We reach more than 300 million readers annually. Verywell Health content is fact checked and reviewed by ourMedical Expert Boardfor accuracy and integrity. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.

A coloboma is a missing piece of tissue in a person’s eye. One or both eyes may be affected. Colobomas affect roughly one in 10,000 people. Kech/Getty Images The condition can impact vision depending on where the defect occurs. Causes A coloboma is essentially a hole in the structure of the eye. There may also be more than one coloboma in an eye. The cause of the abnormal formation is often linked to a mutation of thePAX2gene....

People with colon cancer may also have other symptoms such as abdominal pain. These symptoms are common in other gastrointestinal conditions and don’t necessarily mean you have colon cancer. Stool with colon cancer can look thinner and have a different consistency and color than typical stools. Verywell / Ellen Lindner Poop Changes in Regional Colon Cancer Instage 3colon cancer, the malignancy hasspread to nearby lymph nodes. Bleeding tends to be greater, although it can’t always be seen in the stool itself....

Colon cancer staging involves defining the severity of your disease based on how much cancer is in your body. Colon cancer comes up whenever cancer cells grow in yourcolon(large intestine). Colorectal cancer refers to any cancer of the large intestine, which includes both colon cancer andrectal cancer. Photo composite by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images The four stages of colon cancer are numbered 1 through 4. Stage 0 is a preclinical stage....

Colon cancerusually doesnt causesymptoms in the early stages. This article explores the signs and symptoms of colon cancer. It also looks at some of the complications of colon cancer and when you should see a healthcare provider. Verywell Verywell Frequent Symptoms of Colon Cancer At stage 1, colon cancer usually has no symptoms. The symptoms mentioned below by no means point directly to colon cancer. This is why seeing your healthcare provider is critical....

Colon cancer comes up whenever cancerous cells develop in the colon (large intestine). Colon cancer is relativelycommonand affects people of all genders. This article discusses colon cancer development, symptoms, treatment, and the factors influencing outcomes. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health Signs of colon cancer depend on how advanced the disease is. Early signs of colon cancer often go unnoticed until more apparent symptoms develop over time. Tenesmus may cause pain, discomfort, cramping, and excessive straining....

Relief from colon pain could involve dietary changes like avoidinghard-to-digest foods, or medications that target the underlying cause. See a provider right away if you have concerning symptoms like unexplained weight loss orbloody stool. Verywell / Katie Kerpel What Does Colon Pain Feel Like? Verywell / Katie Kerpel Colon pain can show up in different ways depending on what’s causing it. How the pain feels and where it’s felt might provide some clues about the cause....

Virtually all colon cancer develops from polyps in thecolon. In addition, a personal or family history of polyps puts you at higher risk forcolon cancer. What Are Polyps? A polyp is a growth that occurs along the intestinal or colon wall. Often polyps are harmless, but they can develop into cancer. This article explains colon polyps, how they impact your cancer risk, and more. Polyp Types and Cancer Risk There are severaltypes of polyps....

IBS causes digestive system symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and/or constipation, and sometimes bloating. It is a complex condition that involves the connection between the gut and the brain. The checklist healthcare providers consult to diagnose IBS is called the Rome IV criteria. stefanamer / Getty Images Tests such as a colonoscopy might be helpful to determine other causes of symptoms. stefanamer / Getty Images Can a Colonoscopy Detect IBS?...

Colonoscopy prep is complete once your poop is a light yellow with no dark particles. You’ll need to follow a specific low-residue diet to empty yourcolon. During this process, your stool will change color and consistency. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health Using a colonoscopy prep poop color chart can help you understand if you’re ready for your colonoscopy. Illustration by Jessica Olah for Verywell Health What Should Poop Look Like During Colonoscopy Prep?...

Verywell / Cindy Chung What Is a Colonoscopy? Less commonly, it is performed urgently in a hospital, often for cases of lowergastrointestinal bleeding. Besides detecting tissue abnormalities, the colonoscope can be used to treat certain problems. Verywell / Cindy Chung For example, tiny instruments may be inserted through the scope to clip and remove polyps. Tissue samples, calledbiopsies, may also be obtained during a colonoscopy. A screening colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years as long as results are normal....

Crohns diseasecan cause many symptoms, both in the digestive tract and in other parts of the body. Abnormal stools (poop) tend to be common, especially whenCrohns diseaseis active. Digestive symptoms can include diarrhea, constipation, pain, and blood or mucus in the stools. Win Nondakowit / EyeEm / Getty Images Crohns disease can cause changes in the stool. Crohns disease could cause: What Does Crohns Disease Poop Look Like? Crohns disease can cause stool to look different....