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Bowel Problem Song Contest

http://blog.drdavidwilliams.com/blog/dr-david-williams/0/0/bowel-problem-song-contest

courtesy of David Williams Blog

Published 02/27/10

Im a sucker for corny songs; I just cant help it. So when a South Florida group of gastroenterologists set up a contest to choose the best song to promote National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, I had to check it out.

Their Bottom Line song contest is looking for the best song to describe colonoscopy, the procedure most commonly used to detect colorectal cancer. There are 40 songs to choose from, including "Looking Out My Back Door" and "The Long and Winding Road."

Bowel problems associated with colorectal cancer can include blood in the stool, bloating and gas pains, thin ("pencil") stools, and both constipation and diarrhea.

Dr. Williams has reported on the connection between colorectal cancer and inflammation, and between the cancer and a lack of vitamin D. Hes also commented on fibers benefits, to help keep things moving, and probiotic benefits, to promote a healthy bacterial balance that will protect the cells lining your digestive tract.