Understand the key differences between Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, common symptoms, early detection methods and ...

The large intestine—which includes the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus—is a key part of the digestive system. It's a long, thin organ at the end of your digestive tract where your body produces and ...

Ischemic colitis reduces blood flow to the colon or large intestine. Mesenteric ischemia is a reduction in blood flow to the small intestine due to the narrowing of the arteries. Both conditions are ...

Learn common causes of constipation, such as diet, hydration, and lifestyle changes, along with symptoms and potential ...

Colon cleanses might not offer the health benefits they claim. Potential risks of colon cleanses include infection, burns, and dehydration. A colon cleanse called bowel preparation is medically ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

Digestive woes like gastroparesis and IBS, though distinct, cause similar discomfort. Gastroparesis slows stomach emptying, leading to nausea and early fullness. IBS impacts the intestines with cramps ...