Your colon may be suffering from a condition called STC, which occurs because of constant constipation. Find out why it ...

Plus, how to tell if it needs healing in the first place.

The small intestine is an important part of the digestive system, connecting the stomach to the large intestine. It stretches about 20 feet and coils to fit in your abdomen. The small intestine is ...

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...

Much of the food you eat is absorbed by your digestive system, which includes your stomach and your intestines. But some of what you eat makes it all the way through those twists and turns and comes ...

On September 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added ileus—which can result in intestinal blockage—as a possible adverse event to the Ozempic label. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

An ostomy bag is an umbrella term for the types of bags that collect waste from surgical openings in your intestines or bladder. A colostomy bag is a type of ostomy bag used to collect stool. Share on ...

Can’t get enough bacon, butter, or ice cream? It turns out it’s not their taste that makes these fatty foods irresistible but their effect on your gut. Hands hold up a juicy burger over a table set ...