Celiac Disease and Colon Cancer

Celiac disease
A condition in which the villi that line the colon are believed to be affected; celiac disease may result in a decrease in the absorption rates of all nutrients. It has been recommended to stay clear of foods such as wheat, barley, rye and oats as they feature Gliadin.
Gluten-free products, such as gluten-free breads, are reported to be an excellent substitute.
Celiac disease is believed to be triggered by a hereditary intolerance to gluten. This disease may affect children and adults. The signs of celiac disease are thought to include suffering from diarrhoea, reduction in weight, nausea, anaemia, mouth ulcers, muscle cramps and nutritional deficiency. The symptoms of celiac disease are reported to be similar to irritable bowel syndrome and gastric ulcers. Celiac disease may end up causing osteoporosis.

Diverticulitis - Large Intestine
Commonly occurring in people with a low fibre diet, resulting in stools that are hard and difficult to pass and so need higher pressure to force them through the bowel, Diverticulitis may result in protrusions in the wall of the large intestine.
If these do not become inflamed it has been said that they may not cause any symptoms. If, however, they do end up being infected or inflamed they may result in fever, nausea and pain.
As the walls of the intestine weaken as one becomes older, this condition is believed to be more likely to affect older people. Often those aged 50 and above, as well as individuals with poor nutrition and bad lifestyle. It is also said that it might be hereditary.

What are the reported symptoms of diverticulitis?
Suffering from constipation, diarrhoea or cramping may be related to suffering from diverticulitis. Another indication of this condition is that there might be blood in the stool.

How it has been recommended to prevent diverticulitis
- If the diverticula are infected, antibiotics are believed to be commonly used.
- It has been suggested to consume foods that are rich in fibre, as they may help combat this condition.
- Eating linseeds is said to be good for combating this condition.
- It is seen as essential to drink at least 2 litres of water a day.
- It has been said that Garlic should be consumed or taken in supplement form.

Colon cancer

Also usually named bowel cancer or colorectal cancer; colon cancer is reported to usually arise when abnormal cells amass into a small growth named a polyp in the colon or rectum area. This may then form into a cancerous tumour and might spread out of the bowel to other sections of the body.
It is reported that the symptoms of this problem tend to be blood or mucus in the bowel movements. Any unusual change in bowel habits may also be an indication of a problem. Colon cancer has been reported to be genetic and lifestyle and diet have been believed to be a cause of colon cancer.

Ways said to help combat Colon Cancer
- Consuming fruit and vegetables that are rich in fibre, is said to help keep cells properly nourished with Vitamin and Mineral nutrients, which, in turn, means they have less chances of being damaged and turning cancerous.
- It is seen as vital to do high amounts of physical activity on a weekly basis, as it has been said that people that exercise frequently lower the risk of bowel cancer by 50%.
- It is said to be important to keep an eye on bowel movements for traces of blood, mucus or any switches in habits, so if bowel cancer developed, it would be detected at an early stage.
- It has been advised to consume a nutritious diet, staying clear of sugary foods, saturated, animal fats and salt.
- Foods high in fibre are said to help prevent colon cancer. This is believed because low amounts of fibre in ones diet may cause constipation. This may result in all waste matter in the colon to take longer in moving through it.