Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) affects the movement of food, fluid, air, and waste through the intestines. It can be genetic or develop due to another health condition. CIPO is a rare ...

Stercoral colitis is an inflammatory condition in which feces collect and cause pressure to build up within the colon. It can lead to complications such as rupture without treatment. Chronic ...

DIOS, a common cause of abdominal pain in CF patients, is due to impaction of muco-feculent material in distal ileum and cecum. Conventional therapy with mucolytics, laxatives and retention enemas is ...

A 42-year-old woman presents to the emergency department (ED) with periodic stomach pain and vomiting. While the symptoms have been ongoing for months, she decided to come to the ED after she noticed ...

You can vomit up fecal matter. It typically occurs due to an obstruction in the intestines, which requires emergency medical care. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/LaylaBird While it sounds unpleasant ...

Lisa Marie Presley died of a small bowel obstruction that formed after she underwent bariatric weight loss surgery, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reported. The cause of death comes six ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers observed no significant difference in mean number of “good days” in the surgery vs. no-surgery ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

During festive periods, emotional pressure from travel, finances, hosting, or family dynamics can quietly worsen bloating, ...