People are still afraid of getting a colectomy even though they are completely safe and will only cause minimum pain, way less than letting their colon problems rage on and wreak havoc from within. Russian doctor Leonid Rogozov even performed surgery on himself in Antarctica when there is no other physician to perform the surgery for him. A colon removal surgery will have many health benefits attached with getting it performed on you if you have colon-related problems like Chron’s disease, colon cancer, blocked colon, diverticulitis, or ulcerative colitis. Here is the breakdown:

• Chron’s Disease

Chron’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation on your digestive tract that can lead to substantial weight loss, malnutrition, pain and discomfort, fatigue, and diarrhea. If the medications you took aren’t working, then it’s time to get yourself a colectomy from an experienced doctor to provide you with the pain relief you desperately need to get back to 100 percent again.

• Colon Cancer

Colorectal cancer or colon cancer is dangerous and life-threatening if left untreated. Because cancer is developing from the bowel, patients will experience some bowel habits, like bleeding from the rectum and dark-colored feces or blood-red ones that need to be considered seriously. If the cancer is still in the early phase, then there is no reason to panic. An experienced doctor can quickly remove the cancerous colon section and attach the remaining portion without fail.

• Blocked Colon

A blocked colon or bowel obstruction is a type of intestinal blockage that requires immediate medical attention because of its serious nature. Patients suffering from bowel obstruction will feel intense abdominal pain, belly cramps, constant vomiting, the inability to pass gas, and other bowel problems that are mainly caused by something that’s blocking the bowel passage. An experienced doctor can clearly discern what type of colectomy the patient needs to unblock the colon; the colon could be partially removed or total removal depending on how severe the condition is.

• Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis happens because the diverticula inside your intestine have infection or inflammation, leading to the patient experiencing fever and abdominal pain. This bowel problem is not uncommon and will likely develop around the age of 40 above. Doctors may recommend removing the infected colon to alleviate the pain and cease the problem immediately.

• Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is caused by the inflammation of the patient’s colon and rectum that leads to bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, weight loss, and fever. Georges St-Pierre, who is the two-time UFC world champion, suffered from this disease during his title match and somehow still won the match even though this is a serious bowel problem. Doctors may recommend colectomy should medications failed to treat the problem.

Doctors know best. They have seen and studied enough to know what is the best treatment for your bowel problem. Seek consultation and discuss thoroughly with a medical professional on how best to treat your medical problem.