This bowel-saving surgery is nothing to sneeze at. Surgeons have successfully placed part of a Florida man’s colon back into his body after it fell out following a forceful sneeze. The 63-year-old was ...

Small intestine cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the tissues of the small bowel, the long tube that connects your ...

An anastomosis from colon surgery can take several weeks to fully heal. Checking in with your care team is important, as problems such as anastomotic leakage need immediate attention. If a section of ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition. SBS ...

Doctors say the rare case was caused by years of trichophagia, a condition involving hair pulling and ingestion. Physicians are urging parents not to dismiss repetitive behaviors that may signal ...

Dumping syndrome is a collection of symptoms that happens when food is dumped too soon from the stomach to the small intestines. You may experience vomiting, stomach pain, or bloating after eating.

Diarrhea after surgery is a potential side effect of several surgical procedures. If postsurgical diarrhea lasts longer than 2 days, it is a good idea for a person to check with their doctor to ensure ...