Austin Obichere

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

@TeamBaileyUK Awesome!😂😂😂

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

@TajTahani Great working with you and all the best in the future

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

@StocktonToby @chriskresser You may need to consider definitive surgical treatment in the form of a sphincterotomy-unless you have a contraindication

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

These and other serious causes of rectal bleeding will be discussed at length in a future event.
#dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Other serious causes of rectal bleeding include radiation therapy, complicated diverticula diease ( bowel wear & tear). #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Advanced cancer ( stages 3 and 4) is incurable disease and treatment is designed to control but cannot cure the disease. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

An example of a polyp being removed with a snare at colonoscopy. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

These plus can easily be removed at colonoscopy thereby prevent the development of cancer. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Screening for blood in the stool or better still using a colonoscope allows detection of polyps or early stage cancer (stage 1 ). #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Polyps are benign growths of the bowrl wall which if left can transform to a cancer.#dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

The best method of treatment of colon cancer is prevention by screening using modern fibre optic endoscopes. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Furthermore , in Nigeria we have very poor record keeping so accurate prevalence of the disease is unknown. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Genetic forms of cancer can affect even younger people but is is not known why young Africans have aggressive disease. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Peak age in western world is about 68 years but only 44YEARS! in Nigeria. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Colorectal cancer is a common worldwide problem. 750k new cases and over 300k deaths a year. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Perhaps the most serious cause of rectal bleeding is colon cancer. Can be impossible to distinguish between cancer and piles. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Surgery is required where the above drugs fail. In this case the surgeon divides part of the anal muscle to facilitate healing. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

These drugs relax the anal muscles and allow healing of the tear to occur. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Specific medication that help to heal fissures after about 6 weeks are called chemical sphincterotomy agents. #dawchat

[Austin Obichere @DrObichere]

Anti inflammatory pain killers and laxatives to loosen the stool are also helpful. #dawchat