Cancer that begins in the colon is called colon cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, which arises in the lining of the large intestine and rectum. ... Together, the colon and rectum form a long, muscular tube called the large intestine. The colon is longest part of the large intestine. The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine closest to the anus. ... The end of the colon (large intestine) is brought through this opening to form a stoma. ...

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The long segment is the most dangerous one, because is when the nerves are missing from the majority or every part of the large intestine. ... Additional, other very important symptom is frequent dehydration, due to the fact that the large intestine is the one that allows liquids to be absorbed from the body nutrients. ... One frequent procedure, is to take out the damaged piece of the intestine and then joining the good intestine very close together to the anus to keep the muscles of the anus in good condition. ... The Ostomy surgery consists of taking away the unhealthy section of the large ...

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Also, cells need glucose to grow and function properly. ... Insoluble fibers enlarge stools, which eases passage through the large intestine and speeds up transit time. ... Subsequently, large, soft stools facilitate elimination for the rectal muscles and decrease the strain in the lower bowel, which helps prevent rectal veins from swelling (hemorrhoids). ...

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