General educational articles for patients and families. A consultation is needed for advice about an individual situation.
Straining may occur during defecation. However, constant straining during bowel movements can damage the rectum and lead to several health conditions. When a person becomes constipated,…
Diverticulitis can affect bowel movements. When stool gets trapped in the intestinal sacs (diverticula), it can cause inflammation and infection, resulting in diverticulitis. Diverticulitis can cause…
The 42-year-old woman had no evidence of cancer after receiving dostarimab, a drug still in early trials to treat a rare form of colorectal cancer. advertisement…
Image: Microscopic cross-section of the hindgut of a beetle. This photo shows dry magenta stool surrounded by gray intestines. The malpighian tubes of the beetle appear…
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Diseases may be described as organic or functional. The broadest definition is: Ann organic disease A condition in which there is a measurable change in a…
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Two years ago, CNN news anchor Jake Tapper almost lost his then-14-year-old daughter Alice. “Alice became very ill, was misdiagnosed as having…
If what you eat determines your body, it’s important to eat healthily. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support…
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that have a common feature: diverticula, a term that refers to small pouches in the lining of…
A prolapsed hemorrhoid is a swollen vein inside the rectum that suddenly protrudes outside the anus (prolapse). These are different from external hemorrhoids, which develop on…
