I heard a loud POP at the gym then felt agonising pain – it was my bowel perforating

IN a bid to lose weight, Alex Blackwell became an “avid” gym-goer, usually only lifting light weights. During one session, he ...

I love eggs but I get terrible farts for a WEEK after eating them – my poor partner suffers from the smell

I OFTEN get questions about an uncomfortable bowel condition called diverticulosis. It’s common in those over 50 and is where ...
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5 Health Conditions Commonly Mistaken for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Learn about the conditions often mistaken for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and how to differentiate them from IBDs like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

I felt so ill I thought I was dying... but it was a gut condition doctors often wrongly dismiss as IBS: It's so common and there's misinformation about how to treat it, say…

What if I'm dying? NICOLA JANE SWINNEY writes: I was in the middle of what I now know was a diverticulitis flare-up - and ...

The 3 major signs of common illness that mostly affects young children – and when to see a doctor

IRISH parents are being urged to recognise the signs of scarlet fever – and know when it’s time to bring your child to a ...

Surprising Symptoms That Actually Signal a UTI, According to Doctors

A urinary tract infection can sneak up on you and cause big-time discomfort or worse. Here, doctors share the UTI symptoms you should know.

UTI Symptoms Every Woman Should Know, According to Doctors

Frequent urination is another symptom of a urinary tract infection, per the Mayo Clinic. A UTI can make you feel like you have a full bladder, but only dribbles come out when you go. Frequent trips to ...

Diverticulitis on the rise among young Americans: Know its meaning, symptoms and treatment

Diverticulitis, once a concern for older adults, is now increasingly affecting Americans under 50. Hospitalizations for ...
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Common type of inflammatory bowel disease linked to toxic bacteria

The discovery that a toxin made by bacteria found in dirty water might help trigger ulcerative colitis could lead to new ...
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Study reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis among Americans younger than 50

A comprehensive analysis of over 5.2 million hospitalizations reveals a troubling surge in severe diverticulitis cases among Americans younger than 50. The analysis, led by researchers from UCLA and ...

Don't Feel 'Empty' After You Poop? You Might Have This Condition

Still, you should feel “empty” after pooping, the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust said. And if you don’t, especially if you still experience the urge to go after a trip to the loo, ...