The colon plays a crucial role in digestion and overall well-being. However, early symptoms of problems are often mild or absent, which makes them easy to overlook. Recognizing key signs can help ...

When you start your period, you may have noticed that you tend to experience diarrhea — here's why that happens and how to ...

You could be constipated because of stress, not drinking enough water, and a lack of fiber — here's how to find relief.

Adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries are the most common cause of SBO. Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death (strangulation). Symptoms of SBO ...

About 1.9 million new cases of colorectal cancer were reported in 2020, claiming 930,000 lives, according to the WHO data.

A common misconception is that the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are obvious. The truth is, a lot of symptoms don't often show up until the condition is already in advanced stages. Noticing the ...

Gut experts are warning against ignoring long-term constipation after the common problem saw a woman unable to go to the bathroom for four months, increasing the risk of deadly bowel cancer. Doctors ...

Overflow diarrhea can resemble a regular case of "the runs," but it usually happens to people with chronic constipation 2. While anyone can feel backed up from time to time, some folks are more likely ...

Feeling bloated and heavy? Here are some simple things to do at night to help you have a bowel movement first thing in the morning.

In the spirit of spooky season and in celebration of gut health, we’re talking ghost poops and phantom feces. That “without a trace” includes an absence of evidence when you wipe — and experts say it ...