New research has elucidated how an already identified area of the genome contributes to the development of a number of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

It can be overwhelming to receive a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition which refers to the chronic diseases that can cause inflammation in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Fecal incontinence can happen if you have nerve or muscle damage in your anus or rectum.You ...

Pain is always disconcerting regardless of where it occurs, but it can be especially worrisome if it emanates from the left ...

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with UCL and Imperial College London, have discovered a new biological pathway that is a principal driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ...

Learn about common causes of pain under the left rib cage, like heart, lung, and gut issues, and find out when to see a doctor.

Adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries are the most common cause of SBO. Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death (strangulation). Symptoms of SBO ...

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 ...

Many people dismiss straining during bowel movements as a minor inconvenience, but this habit can lead to serious health complications. Regular difficulty passing stools or exerting excessive effort ...

Constipation cannot cause a fever, but some conditions that can lead to constipation might. For example, some infections might cause both a fever and changes in bowel movements. It is also possible ...

Entamoeba histolytica is a single-cell parasite that causes intestinal disease, but sometimes invades the body, attacking cells and creating liquefying abscesses. UC Davis parasitologist Katherine ...