In this clinical comment, clinical nurse specialist Paul Beland reflects on his experiences as a living kidney donor.

A tumor in the rectum or lower colon can cause a constant sensation of needing to go, even when the bowel is empty. The tumor can also irritate nerves in the rectal wall, sending false signals to ...

A MUM thought she’d caught a stomach bug from snotty kids – until doctors told her she was “12 hours from death”. Chloe ...

"We can also give those at lower risk peace of mind and remove ... In some cases bowel cancer can block the bowel, this is known as a bowel obstruction. Other signs include: Gripping pains in ...

Sigmoid volvulus is rare in the U.S., accounting for 10% of intestinal obstruction cases, researchers note. Risk factors include older age and chronic constipation. It’s not a condition the average ...

A tumour in the rectum or lower colon can cause a constant sensation of needing to go, even when the bowel is empty. The tumour can also irritate nerves in the rectal wall, sending false signals ...

A new study shows that GLP-1 drugs offer health benefits such as reducing risks for heart disease but also carry potential risks like gastrointestinal issues.

Some causes, such as bowel obstruction, can become life threatening ... When Crohn’s disease affects the lower colon and rectal area, blood is more likely to be found in bowel movements.

Despite reaching this milestone, Goldstein worries about his medicine not working, potentially causing another bowel obstruction that ... patients with lower gastrointestinal motility ...