Colonoscopy findings in lower gastrointestinal bleeding in Lagos: A comparative study based on age

Conclusion: Our study showed that hemorrhoids, tumors, and diverticulosis were the most common causes of LGIB in Nigerian patients - with younger age being significantly associated with hemorrhoids, and older age with tumors and diverticulosis. A third of the tumors in this study were found in younger patients. Unfortunately, this finding of such a high proportion of colorectal tumors being found in young Africans has been shown in previous reports - this work should help heighten concern and provoke further scientific probing into the phenomenon with a view to encouraging policy to help truncate its existence.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research