The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in ...

A first of its kind operation in the North East has taken place at South Tyneside District Hospital, during which a patient ...

That’s partly because it’s been linked to a decreased risk of bowel cancer, which is becoming more common among younger people around the world. In fact, 90% of us fail to reach the NHS’s 30g-a-day ...

Quick identification of strangulation and timely surgery can prevent complications like perforation or permanent damage to the bowel [6]. Closing Thoughts. Small bowel obstruction, often caused by ...

A man was hospitalized after more than three feet of his small intestine broke through a two-inch hole in his abdomen where ...

The small bowel is the tube that food goes through after it leaves your stomach. It’s about 20 feet long. ... It has three sections: the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum.

Weight-loss surgery seems to lower the risk of colorectal cancer by changing where bile acids enter the small intestine, ...

A small bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the small intestine, the longest section of the gastrointestinal tract, which breaks down food and absorbs nutrients before passing ...

The small and large intestines are a vital part of the human digestive system. The length of the small intestine is roughly 9–16 feet (ft), while the large intestine is shorter, measuring around ...

Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) means you have too much bacteria in part of your gut. Know causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications.

No Panacea. After such surgery, now standardized with a 30-inch loop of jejunum, most patients suffer from some diarrhea, and at best must expect to have three or four bowel movements daily.

Short bowel syndrome is a Crohn's disease complication that can cause chronic diarrhea and lead to dehydration and malabsorption of nutrients. Learn how to manage symptoms and find relief. A small ...