This report compared the benefits of 2 types of surgical palliation for patients with malignant colorectal cancer: insertion of a stent (n = 30) or a palliative surgical procedure (n =14). Patients ...

It may not be a pleasant subject to discuss, but bowel regularity plays a crucial role in your overall health. How frequently people have bowel movements varies widely, but doctors consider anything ...

Understanding your bowel movements is crucial for maintaining overall health. Your colon, also known as the large intestine, plays a significant role in your digestive system. Constipation and other ...

Everybody poops sometimes, but does it really matter how often? A new study published Tuesday in Cell Reports Medicine reveals that bowel movement frequency significantly influences physiology and ...

Increasing fiber intake and drinking plenty of fluids can relieve and prevent constipation. Foods such as prunes and fruits are excellent sources of fiber and other nutrients known to assist in ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Drink at least 64 ounces of water daily to help move waste through ...

Constipation affects millions each year, but the good news is that small tweaks to what you eat can make a real difference. A study from King’s College London shows that foods like prunes, kiwis, rye ...

Fiber can be tricky when you have IBS. Here’s how to choose gut-friendly fiber foods and eat them without discomfort.

The human body is designed to function smoothly, but sometimes we unknowingly put it under unnecessary stress. One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor ...

Some toddlers find learning to pass stool without a diaper challenging. They may have had a large or painful bowel movement previously and be afraid to defecate again, so they begin withholding stool, ...

The cutaneous catheterizable ileocecocytoplasty is a surgery that we have found to be very successful here at University of Utah Health. In this surgery the bladder is expanded with large bowel from ...