An intestinal pseudo-obstruction usually results from issues with the nerves or muscles that control the intestines. Learn ...

Crohn’s disease-related inflammation can sometimes lead to intestinal blockage. Untreated, an intestinal blockage may lead to serious complications. Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that ...

A hospital has apologised after errors contributed to the death of a 15-year-old girl in its care. Isla Mae Hudson, from ...

The complication was only picked up after the band had subsequently migrated from the stomach at the site of erosion, to the distal ileum causing acute small bowel obstruction and focal perforation ...

Introduction: Changes in the gut microbiota of patients with partial small intestinal obstruction (PSIO) have not been widely clarified. We aimed to explore bacterial diversity in a PSIO mouse model.

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From dietary changes to the importance of hydration and movement, discover how to regain control of your digestive health.

email.msn.com Objective: Little has been written in the medical literature concerning the ethics of treatment of the elderly demented patient with bowel obstruction. It is one example of the issues ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including ...

Objectives Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a common, challenging condition in advanced cancer. Oral water-soluble contrast medium (Gastrografin) has been used in the management of MBO without ...

That said, they may need additional tests to rule out other potential causes of your symptoms, such as gastrointestinal infections, cancer, IBD, celiac disease, bowel obstruction, and medication ...

In his early 20s, Pope Francis underwent surgery to remove a part of his lung affected by a severe respiratory infection.