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Digestive discomfort affects nearly everyone at some point, but persistent symptoms can signal two very different conditions that millions of people struggle to distinguish. Irritable bowel syndrome ...

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis show different patterns of incidence by race, gender and even place of birth, a new U.S. study finds. The two illnesses are each classified as an inflammatory ...

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...

Recent research highlights a significant rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bowel management in pediatric neurogenic disorders presents a significant clinical challenge that requires a tailored and multidisciplinary approach. Children with congenital or acquired neurological ...

Splenic flexure syndrome is a condition in which gas builds up in a part of the colon called the splenic flexure. This can cause abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort. The splenic flexure is a part ...

SpaceOAR Hydrogel reduces radiation exposure to the rectum, minimizing bowel-related side effects in prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. A study showed a 25% reduction in bowel ...

(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 ...