Author

Kayla Mueller

With a bachelor of science in nursing, Kayla Mueller, RN, assists surgical patients at a colorectal practice in Overland Park, Kansas. She guides individuals from their initial surgical consultation through post-operative checkups, walking them through procedure prep and addressing sensitive bowel issues that patients often hesitate to bring up. Mueller also coordinates follow-up appointments and speaks with families after discharge to monitor recovery progress.

What Is a Colon Fistula? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What Is the Ascending Colon? Location, Function & Issues
Do I Have a Fissure or Hemorrhoid? How to Tell
Do Hemorrhoids Leak Clear Fluid? And What It Means
What Is a Tortuous Colon? Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment
What Is Low-Grade Dysplasia in the Colon?
Can Urine Pass Through the Anus? Causes & Symptoms
Is Rectal Prolapse Dangerous? Risks and Warning Signs
Can Polyps Cause Bowel Obstruction?
How Fast Do Colon Polyps Grow Back After Removal?
Perianal Mass: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Why Can’t I Poop After Surgery? Here’s What to Do
Can Grade 4 Hemorrhoids Go Away Without Surgery?
Can Fistulas Heal on Their Own Without Treatment?
Can You Live Without the Large Intestine?
Are Fistulas Dangerous? The Risks and Complications
Why Can’t I Poop With Hemorrhoids?
Can Colon Polyps Cause Bleeding and What Are the Signs?
Can Hemorrhoids Make It Hard to Poop?
Can Hemorrhoids Make You Feel Like You Need to Poop?
How to Tell the Difference Between Hemorrhoids and Rectal Prolapse
What Does Rectal Bleeding Look Like? Colors Explained
Can Polyps Protrude From the Anus?
Are Cysts on the Colon Dangerous?
Do Prolapsed Hemorrhoids Go Away on Their Own?
Should You Push Hemorrhoids In? The Risks Explained
How Does Sugar Help Rectal Prolapse?
Can a Tortuous Colon Be Fixed? Treatment Options
Can Eating Spicy Food Cause Blood in Stool?
Perforated Rectum: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments