Digestive discomfort is common, but some symptoms go far beyond everyday indigestion. One such condition that demands urgent ...

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) affects the movement of food, fluid, air, and waste through the intestines. It can be genetic or develop due to another health condition. CIPO is a rare ...

Intussusception is a common cause of blockage in the intestine in young children. It is rarer in adults and is usually due to an underlying condition. The condition can cause pain and severe ...

Lisa Marie Presley died from complications of a small bowel obstruction, according to an autopsy report. She was 54. Presley, the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, died on Jan. 12 after ...

Robotic surgery is the latest advancement in hernia treatment. It is an advanced form of the laparoscopic method, but robotic ...

IN A previous paper, † the management of colostomies secondary to battle wounds of the abdomen has been discussed. Although most of these patients have done remarkably well during their definitive ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

You can vomit up fecal matter. It typically occurs due to an obstruction in the intestines, which requires emergency medical care. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/LaylaBird While it sounds unpleasant ...

Stercoral colitis is an inflammatory condition in which feces collect and cause pressure to build up within the colon. It can lead to complications such as rupture without treatment. Chronic ...

Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Surgery did not significantly increase the number of days alive ...