How often you poop is highly personal, but there is a range that’s considered “normal.” Now, research suggests that the range should be a little narrower than doctors previously thought—and that how ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) are often confused but are distinct conditions. IBS is a functional disorder causing discomfort without lasting damage, while IBD ...

Most healthy adults have between three bowel movements per day and three per week, with consistency and ease of passage being ...

Although diarrhea is more common with ulcerative colitis, up to half of people with the condition may have constipation at some point. When you have ulcerative colitis (UC), bowel issues can develop ...

Sticky poop is often the result of a high-fat diet, but sometimes, a health condition can be the cause. Being aware of the consistency of your stool is an important step in maintaining healthy ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by doctors, meant for physicians and other healthcare professionals as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through ...

If you're like most people, you probably don't give much thought to your bladder or bowel function unless something goes wrong. Unfortunately, though, these types of dysfunctions are common among ...

Constipation can stem from vitamin deficiencies, impacting digestive health. Low levels of Vitamin D, Thiamine (B1), Vitamin ...

Flinders University and Flinders Medical Centre researchers have found a critical link between having two types of polyps, common growths found in the bowel, and an increased risk of developing cancer ...

Meet Caroline Elmer-Lyon, M.D., a urogynecologist who specializes in helping women with pelvic floor disorders like urinary incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain. She sees patients at St. Elizabeth ...

CRC survivors experience higher rates of long-term bowel dysfunction compared to non-CRC individuals, with symptoms persisting up to five years post-diagnosis. Increased dietary fiber intake is linked ...