Until now, biopsy is the only examination that can diagnose cancer with certainty. But because biopsies are often considered dangerous and say they can spread cancer cells, some people are reluctant to go through them. Is biopsy really dangerous? A biopsy is a procedure for removing a small portion of tissue from a patient's body for examination using a microscope. Through a biopsy, the doctor can find out whether someone has cancer or not, and whether a lump is a malignant tumor (cancer) or a benign tumor. Physical examination and support, such as CT scans or X-rays, can indeed predict the presence of cancer, but only a biopsy can confirm the diagnosis of cancer and show the type of cancer cells and their stage. After the type of tumor is known, the new doctor can determine the treatment to be given. Effectiveness of Biopsy In one study, it was found that biopsy has a accuracy of 90% to diagnose cancer. The biopsy results will greatly assist the doctor in planning a treatmen...
Prolonged diarrhea that occurs continuously for more than two weeks is referred to as chronic diarrhea. Most diarrhea can heal by itself without treatment and will stop within a few days. Then, what if diarrhea occurs prolonged? The following are the causes and how to overcome them. Diarrhea is characterized by an increased frequency of bowel movements and stools becoming runny. While in chronic diarrhea, symptoms can also occur in the form of nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, fever, weakness, pain in the anus, and weight loss. Chronic or prolonged diarrhea that is not treated properly has the potential to cause dehydration. Causes of Chronic Diarrhea Prolonged diarrhea or chronic diarrhea can be caused by various conditions, such as: 1. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) IBS is one of the common causes of chronic diarrhea. Symptoms of IBS are absent abdominal pain that occurs at least three days every month, accompanied by changes in the pattern of bowel movements (being watery ...