Patients with IBD who are prescribed opioids within a week of discharge from an emergency department or hospital are more ...

Rectal discharge can be caused by infections, gastrointestinal issues, or certain medications. Treating rectal discharge may involve addressing underlying conditions with methods like medication or ...

REHABILITATION to any practical extent is impossible for a patient with a spinal-cord or cauda-equina injury unless he can be certain that he can have infallible control of his bowel under ordinary ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among the top stories in gastroenterology last week were the FDA issuing a safety alert and approving a boxed ...

Neurogenic bladder and bowel occur when nerve damage causes you to have difficulty controlling your bladder and bowel. If left untreated, they can cause serious complications. However, treatment can ...

Bowel retraining is a program that helps people who have chronic constipation or a frequent loss of bowel control. It involves trying to go to the bathroom at the same time every day in an attempt to ...

Postoperative ileus is a common complication and can be associated with prolonged hospital stay. Alvimopan, a µ-opioid receptor antagonist, has been shown to reduce the duration of postoperative ileus ...