Board-Certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon in Cypress and The Woodlands, TX

There are many conditions of the digestive tract that can affect the health of your colon and rectum. A few of the most common colon and rectal problems include:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome otherwise referred to as IBS, is a condition that affects the large intestine and causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, cramping, and abnormal bowel movements. Though it can never be fully cured, there are many steps that can be taken to manage IBS.
 
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids occur when the veins or blood vessels around the lower rectum swell. They can be found either inside of the anus or under the skin surrounding your anus and cause symptoms such as swelling, irritation, blood in your stool, and pain.
 
Anal Fissures
Anal fissures are small tears in the tissue lining of the anus. Common symptoms of anal fissures include pain during bowel movements, bright red blood, visible cracks around the anus, and a small lump around the tear.
 
Colitis
Colitis is an inflammatory disease that affects the bowel and digestive tract. There are many different types of colitis though the most two common types are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Symptoms of colitis include diarrhea, abdominal pain, rectal pain, rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, and chronic fatigue.
 
Colon Cancer
Colon cancer, otherwise known as colorectal cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the rectum. Early signs and symptoms of colon cancer include rectal bleeding, cramps, abdominal pain, abnormal bowel movements, general weakness, and fatigue.

Your doctor may recommend surgery for a wide variety of colon and rectal issues. Conditions and diseases such as ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, and colon or rectal cancer may require surgery for proper recovery. Reasons you may need surgery include:
 
• Other treatment options haven’t worked
• You’re suffering from severe symptoms
• You have an incurable condition that needs to be improved in order to not spread to other parts of your body
• Your colon had stopped working
• You need a colon resection
• Your surgeon needs to remove an obstruction
• To remove a lump or tumor
• To further assess and evaluate your current condition

The success rate of your surgery will be highly dependent on the condition you have. For example, if you have advanced colon cancer and need a surgical resection, your success rate will be much lower compared to a patient with a very simple, low-risk condition such as hemorrhoid. Before surgery, it’s incredibly important to have a discussion with your surgeon about the success rate of your surgery and what to expect post-surgery.

Recovery from colon and rectal surgery typically takes about three to six weeks at home. This recovery time will be determined by your overall health prior to the surgery, age, and the severity of your condition. Talk with your surgeon about realistic recovery time and how to take care of yourself afterward for a full recovery.
 
For further information about the colon and rectal treatments offered at Texas Colon and Pilonidal Clinic, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our front desk. Our team of professionals can schedule you for an evaluation with our surgeon. We believe that everyone deserves to live a life free of pain, discomfort, and disease. Through effective treatments, your quality of life can significantly increase. If you have any additional questions about colon and rectal surgery in Cypress, TX and The Woodland, TX, please feel more than welcome to contact our clinic. The team at Texas Colon and Pilonidal Clinic looks forward to hearing from you soon! We serve patients from Cypress TX, The Woodlands TX, Shenandoah TX, Rose Hill TX, Conroe TX, Louetta TX, Tomball TX, Hockley TX, Montgomery TX, Cleveland TX, Houston TX, Kingwood TX, and Humble TX, Willis TX, and BEYOND.