Recently published research shows that Salmonella caused the highest number of multi-state intestinal disease outbreaks in ...

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).

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

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.

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 ...

Japan had 254.8 cases of ulcerative colitis and 77 cases of Crohn's per 100,000 people, and a new study shows that the cases ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...