U of U Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Services has advanced fellowship training and experience in colon and rectal surgery, as well as gastrointestinal surgery. Our colon and rectal surgeons are ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Two-thirds of patients with fecal incontinence associated with loose stool experienced an improvement in symptoms when following a low FODMAP diet, a researcher reported here. "Fecal ...

You probably know what it feels like when your body is inflamed. You might see acute inflammation or even some swelling when your knees get achy, or experience chronic inflammation, which can make you ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by symptoms such as abdominal ...

Urinary and bowel disorders, manifesting as symptoms like frequent urination or difficulty in bowel movements, can greatly impact one's quality of life, even though they are not outwardly visible.

Anal leakage or seepage is the accidental passing of stool. It can stem from nerve or muscle damage, constipation, and diarrhea, among other issues. Medication and pelvic floor exercises may help ...

Welcome to Bathroom Break, Refinery29’s series all about poo and the complicated relationship we have with our bowels. To see the rest of the articles, click here. Soiling yourself – officially known ...

Incontinence means you have trouble controlling when you pee or poop. This can happen for many different reasons. It can be occasional and mild, or it can seriously interfere with your daily life.

If a child has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), he or she is more likely to also experience a defecation problem such as constipation or fecal ...

When stool (feces) leaks out from the rectum accidentally, it is known as fecal incontinence. Under normal circumstances, stool enters the end portion of the large intestine, called the rectum, where ...