The large intestine absorbs water and nutrients from food waste. Constipation, diarrhea, and hemorrhoids commonly affect the ...

A new therapy that combines two existing drugs shows promise for patients with inflammatory bowel disease who have exhausted ...

Your belly hurts. The diarrhea keeps coming. And you certainly don’t feel like eating. These are telltale signs of colitis. But which kind? Colitis is a term used to describe inflammation in your ...

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are ...

Biologic drugs have made it easier to manage Crohn's disease, but surgery is still sometimes needed. Almost half of people with Crohn's will need surgery within 10 years after their diagnosis, even if ...

No one wants to see their child sick, even if it’s just temporary. For example, the occasional upset stomach or diarrhea is expected if your child is home with stomach flu or eats something that doesn ...

A stem cell-derived intestine model reveals glycyrrhizin as a potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gastroenterologists require highly specialized training that involves an internal medicine residency followed by a ...

Midabdominal pain is pain that occurs in the middle of the torso. Many conditions can cause it, including Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, gastroenteritis, and small bowel obstruction. Abdominal pains ...