The patient said she had on and off belly pain for the last two years, but now the pain above her belly button had ...

An outpatient donor breast milk dispensary opened April 15 at Kennebec Pediatrics at 6 E. Chestnut St. where patients and community members alike can access safe and healthy breast milk.

Another key goal is to minimize the risk of perforation (a hole in the wall of the colon), a complication of toxic megacolon. Once you're diagnosed with megacolon, you need to rest your bowel to ...

The patient with colonic ileus typically presents with increasing abdominal distention that is associated with mild, worsening abdominal pain. There is usually cessation of bowel movements; nausea ...

Jamun, a beloved Indian summer fruit, is celebrated for its taste, nutritional value, and hydrating properties. To prolong its freshness, avoid washing before storing and refrigerate in a paper bag or ...

Your body gives you many cues that something is wrong, and one of the most underrated of these indicators is your bowel movement. The shape, color, consistency, and frequency of your stool can ...

Cancer Research UK has revealed one major waring sign to look out for that could be early symptom of bowel cancer and what to ...

Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified a surprising culprit in the progression of inflammatory bowel disease: a ...

Bowel cancer is no longer just a disease of the elderly. In Australia and around the world, there's been a concerning rise in bowel cancer cases among people under 50, and no one yet knows exactly why ...

Ideally, wiping after a bowel movement should take just two to three swipes of toilet paper. If you’re experiencing something different, try some of the following steps, and consult a healthcare ...

Out-of-pocket expenses for bowel preparation may limit access to colonoscopy, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment, ...

Bowel movements are rated from 1 to 7, with 1 being the most firm and 7 being entirely liquid. Bristol stool type 1-2: Rabbit or grape-like droppings that are quite hard and may be difficult to pass.