Busan Bumin Hospital Holds 'Health Class'... Addressing Colorectal Diseases

Busan Bumin Hospital will hold a public health lecture for residents and patients on the 13th at 2 p.m. in the hospital auditorium under the theme "February Health Class with Busan Citizens at Bumin Hospital: Colorectal and Anorectal Diseases, Importance of Dietary Improvement and Regular Check-ups."

According to Busan Bumin Hospital, colorectal cancer is a disease whose incidence rate has recently surged in Korea. Colorectal cancer is difficult to detect early because it rarely shows initial symptoms, and even when symptoms appear, they are often similar to those of irritable bowel syndrome, making diagnosis challenging. Through endoscopic examination, it is possible to diagnose early colorectal cancer without symptoms and also prevent colorectal cancer by removing polyps that could develop into cancer. As the risk of colorectal cancer increases, the importance of colonoscopy is being emphasized.

Also, rectal prolapse, a condition where the rectal wall protrudes outside the anus, is more common in women than men and has a higher incidence rate in people aged 50 and above. The prevalence increases in the elderly with weakened pelvic floor muscles or ligaments and in those with chronic constipation.

In this health class, Director Byungsoo Park of the Colorectal and Anorectal Center will serve as the lecturer, covering comprehensive information related to colorectal cancer and rectal prolapse, including early symptoms, treatment processes, disease prevention, pain management after procedures and surgeries, and treatment methods. Additionally, useful health information will be provided through a real-time Q&A session.

Busan Bumin Hospital (Director Choi Changhwa) stated, "We will strive to promote residents' health by organizing health classes on various topics every month."

Busan Bumin Hospital held the Bumin Health Class last month.

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