Use of statins after the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease is associated with a lower risk for intestinal stricture formation than ...

Patients who have undergone pelvic radiotherapy may live with low-grade chronic inflammation of the lower intestine 20 years after the treatment. This has been shown in a study by researchers at the ...

Blood in your stool may be due to a number of factors, such as straining to poop, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Treatment depends on the specific cause of your constipation and bleeding. Many people ...

If your IBS symptoms never quite add up, it might be because your gut is juggling more than one problem at once. If you have ...

The terms "intestinal barrier" and "intestinal permeability" describe two different aspects of the same anatomical structure, the intestinal wall composed of four layers, the mucosa, the submucosa, ...

Doctors will typically diagnose short bowel syndrome early in life or from surgery required due to another health condition ...

Inflammatory bowel disease, often called IBD, is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. It ...

Benefits: Extremely effective at treating diarrhea and cramps from a wide variety of causes from dietary indiscretion to viral and other intestinal problems. Cautions: Can cause constipation. Avoid in ...

Key Takeaways Late-night snacking might amplify stress-related bowel problemsPeople who ate later tended to have more ...