General educational articles for patients and families. A consultation is needed for advice about an individual situation.
Although the terms “hemorrhoids” and “rectal varicose veins” are often used interchangeably, they are separate conditions with different causes and treatments. Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are…
You’ve already given birth. Nothing else should come out of the vagina. Worse, it falls out of your rectum like a very uncomfortable and backwards sci-fi…
GI Genius is the first FDA-cleared AI-assisted colonoscopy system that helps doctors detect colorectal polyps that can lead to cancer. Credit: Medtronic. The GI Genius intelligent…
10 Questions with Lehigh Valley Health Network Colorectal Surgeon Bogdan Plotiniak, MD Learn more about Ironman triathletes and their advice for those considering becoming a doctor.…
Image: : Neuropilin 2 (Nrp2, green) is prominently distributed in longitudinal and circular colonic smooth muscle. The colocalization shown in the merged image indicates that Nrp2…
Top line: Most patients receive antibiotics rather than surgical treatment. appendicitis Long-term results are good, but surgery may be required after up to 20 years. methodology:…
In the 35 women who participated in this study, perianal ultrasound (PAUS) was a reliable means of diagnosing anorectal function and disorders. Reproducibility of PAUS volumes…
She wants you to get to the bottom of your digestive health problems. A Canadian gut health dietitian has revealed how to tell if you’re emptying…
Appendicitis affects about 7% of Americans and is most common in children and teens between the ages of 5 and 20. Very rare in infants. Appendicitis…
Rectal prolapse occurs when part of the rectum slips out of the anus. The rectum is the last part of the large intestine and is where…
