IBS-C is a disorder of gut–brain interaction, which means that the two-way communication between the gut and the brain is in disarray, leading to a vicious circle of symptoms IBS-C causes constipation ...

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for adults under 50, yet it remains one of the most preventable since polyps ...

She assumed the changes in her body were due to perimenopause or gut issues, but it was rectal cancer, a disease that's on the rise. The single mom navigated treatment on her own.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the U.S. Between 2012 and 2021, more colorectal cancer ...

Bloating is dismissed as a heavy meal or “just acidity.” A tablet is swallowed, and the day moves on. But when the abdomen feels tight almost every day, when clothes feel tighter by evening, or when ...

A new condition of "bacterial constipation" has been discovered, which might lead to better treatments if going to the loo gives you a hard time ...

Conditions such as Crohn's disease or certain infections can affect the small intestine's ability to absorb nutrients. Occasionally, consuming very high-fat meals can temporarily cause oily stool, ...

A study suggests that habitual meat intake may relate to a higher risk of ulcerative colitis flares. Image credit: Kriangkrai Thitimakorn/Getty Images The prevalence of IBD is rising, and current ...

Memorial Health System continued its new monthly community health education series with a presentation by Dr. Allison ...

For most people, talking about poop is uncomfortable, but if you live with ulcerative colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it’s unavoidable — and it’s a crucial part of disease ...

Colonoscopy prep, which involves drinking a liquid that helps evacuate your bowels, gives your doctor the best possible view of your colon during colorectal cancer screenings. But the process has long ...