Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic condition of unknown origin characterized by severe inflammation and mucosal destruction in the intestine. There are two main forms: Crohn s disease ...

This can put you at risk of blockages in your intestines. Keep reading to learn the possible warning signs of intestinal obstruction from Crohn’s disease, the types of blockages that can occur ...

Prolonged constipation can result in an intestinal obstruction or blockage. It can also cause fecal impaction, in which hard stool becomes stuck in the rectum, preventing the person from passing ...

Bowel habits vary from person to person. However, sudden changes can indicate an underlying health condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For some ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term that encompasses two chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract—ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Symptoms of both forms of IBD overlap and include ...

Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the interior (lumen) of the small intestine. The primary function of villi is to absorb nutrients from food and transfer ...

Colorectal cancer can seem a lot like some common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an infection, or inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such ...

Ms Oda said one of the first warning signs was a subtle, but troubling change in her bowel movements ... like — can be a sign of narrowing or obstruction in the colon, often linked to colorectal ...

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the use colonoscopy over time in the assessment of large bowel obstruction in a tertiary university hospital. Methods: Retrospective analysis of ...

It drove Mario Lemieux out of the game for a couple of seasons. Bobby Hull constantly complained about it. All the cross-checks to his back forced Mike Bossy into an early retirement. What Conor ...

York Regional Police say one of their officers is facing more than two dozen charges — including obstructing justice and breach of public trust — after an investigation by the force's ...

Introduction: Anomalous congenital bands are a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, with only five previously reported cases involving duodenal obstruction. We present a fifth case of duodenal ...