Digestive discomfort is common, but some symptoms go far beyond everyday indigestion. One such condition that demands urgent attention is an intestinal blockage, also known as bowel obstruction. If ...

As mentioned, Crohn’s colitis is a subtype of Crohn’s disease that only affects the colon. “We typically label Crohn’s based on what part of the gastrointestinal tract it affects,” says Sara ...

Oct 29 (Reuters) - Serious cases of a disorder of the large intestine are surging among Americans younger than 50, researchers say. Analyzing data on more than 5.2 million adults hospitalized for ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation in the large intestine (colon), and it can be difficult to differentiate early UC symptoms from those of other ...

Ischemic colitis reduces blood flow to the colon or large intestine. Mesenteric ischemia is a reduction in blood flow to the small intestine due to the narrowing of the arteries. Both conditions are ...

If you're in your 40s, you might think colon cancer is something to worry about decades from now. But alarming new research ...

In the early stages, many people with colon cancer don’t feel sick at all. That’s why regular screening is important. Doctors recommend that people over 45, or those with a family history of colon ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

A new study from the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports at the University of Copenhagen increases our knowledge about the gut and the life of gut bacteria. The study shows, among other ...

What Is Crohns Colitis? How Crohns Types Differ How Crohns Colitis and UC Differ How Crohns Treatments Differ by Type Crohns diseaseisa chronic inflammatory condition that can damage any part of the ...