Common Questions for Psoriasis
Who is most at risk for psoriasis?
What types of psoriasis are there?
Is psoriasis associated with other health conditions?
Do all people with psoriasis also have psoriatic arthritis?
What can trigger a psoriasis flare-up?
Common Questions: Colon and Rectal (Colorectal) Cancer
What are the early warning signs of colorectal cancer?
How long does it take for colorectal cancer to develop?
Are colon cancer, rectal cancer, and colorectal cancer all the same?
Can you die from colorectal cancer?
Where is the first place colorectal cancer spreads?
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Psoriasis is a genetic condition that can be passed down through families. It occurs about equally among men and women, and symptoms usually develop between age 15 and 35.
Blood in the stool, a change in bowel habits marked by constipation or diarrhea, fatigue, weakness, abdominal pain, bloating, and weight loss are among the early signs of colon cancer.
There are several types of psoriasis. Psoriasis types include plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, inverse psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, and erythrodermic psoriasis.
Most cases of colorectal cancer begin as a polyp, and it may take as long as 10 to 15 years to become cancerous. For this reason, regular screening to identify and remove polyps is the best way to prevent colon cancer.
Yes. Psoriasis is associated with health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and depression.
Colon cancer begins in the colon and rectal cancer begins in the rectum, but both areas are part of the digestive system. Because of this, cancers that occur in either area are sometimes referred to as colorectal cancer.
No. It is estimated that up to 30 percent of people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis occurs before joint disease in 85 percent of people with psoriatic arthritis.
Yes. The odds of survival are highest for colorectal cancers caught at an early stage. For example, localized colorectal cancer that has not spread outside the colon or rectum has a 90 percent five-year survival rate, while those cancers that have spread to nearby or distant organs have 75 percent and 14 percent five-year survival rates, respectively.
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Psoriasis flares may be triggered by stress, cold weather, dry skin, upper respiratory infections, and smoking. Avoiding certain foods and alcohol may help with psoriasis.
Colon cancer typically spreads to the liver first, though it can spread to other areas of the body, including the lungs and brain.
