General educational articles for patients and families. A consultation is needed for advice about an individual situation.
Image: © PeopleImages | iStock Research has revealed significant differences in the anatomy of the human intestine, which has major implications for understanding how the digestive…
Although constipation does not cause a fever, some conditions that can cause constipation can. For example, some infections can cause fever and gastrointestinal symptoms. Also, constipation…
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix, a small finger-shaped sac attached to the large intestine, becomes infected and inflamed, causing severe abdominal pain. If the infection becomes…
Defecation is a natural and essential process of defecation. It is the body’s mechanism for eliminating waste products from the body. In some cases, complications may…
It is important to undergo a colonoscopy to test for colorectal cancer. But how often you should get a colonoscopy depends on several different factors. Current…
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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