Large bowel obstruction represents a critical surgical emergency characterised by mechanical or functional blockage of the colon, most commonly due to colorectal carcinoma, volvulus or diverticular ...

Colon cancer can cause complications such as bowel obstruction or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Treatments for colon cancer, such as surgery or chemotherapy, can also cause complications. Colon ...

The colon is about one and a half meters long and plays a vital role in moving waste through the body. In rare cases, it can ...

A new study uncovers a critical gut-brain signaling axis that links meconium excretion to feeding and sleep regulation.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the Ozempic label to acknowledge complaints of blocked intestines in some people who have taken the medication. The semaglutide drug is designed for ...

What Is Crohn’s Constipation? You likely have constipation if it's hard for you to poop and you're having fewer bowel movements than you normally do. The same is true whether or not you have Crohn’s ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Food allergies or ...