PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pope Francis is well on the road to recovery after surgery earlier this month for diverticulitis, a bowel disorder that is actually surprisingly common. Here's a breakdown of ...

Researchers used genetic editing to uncover a pathway behind diseases like inflammatory bowel disorders. They say existing drugs could be used to interrupt the inflammation process and help treat ...

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(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 ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional digestive disorder of which there are several subtypes. In addition to abdominal pain and bloating, some people may experience diarrhea (IBS-D), ...

This report highlights various aspects regarding the care of patients with IBS, as discussed on Wednesday during sessions presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Melanosis coli is a medical condition caused by the release of a pigment molecule — called lipofuscin — into the mucus membranes of the large intestine (colon). Melanosis coli isn’t life-threatening.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is considered a functional bowel disorder, not an autoimmune disease. However, certain autoimmune diseases produce symptoms similar to IBS and you can have an autoimmune ...

Researchers say they have found a growth hormone in the colon that helps damage DNA, which aides in the aging process. The finding could lead to new therapeutic approaches to aging-associated ...

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

Tenesmus is the feeling you need to have a bowel movement, even if you just had one and your colon is empty. You may try to pass poop and find nothing comes out, or only small amounts leave your ...