A periampullary duodenal diverticulum compresses the distal bile duct, leading to obstructive jaundice in a patient without ...

With a rising prevalence of gastrointestinal issues among Americans, Live It Up broke down the five most common conditions.

Direct contact of the ultrasound transducer over a solid organ generates less-obstructed imaging without interference from extraneous sources, such as bowel gas or overlying osseous features.

Still, an ultrasound was performed and ultimately ruled out appendicitis ... The patient was still passing gas and had a bowel movement the day prior, so this was unlikely. An abdominal X-ray ...

Pneumatosis intestinalis (intramural gas) in a neonate is considered a virtually pathognomonic radiographic sign of NEC. The bubbly appearance is due to submucosal gas ‘blebs’, whereas curvilinear ...

The bowel is a common place for endometriosis lesions to grow. Bowel endometriosis is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); it can occur inside, on, or around the intestines.

Information and resources to help healthcare professionals support people to make an informed decision about participating in bowel cancer screening.

Coconut water is hydrating and contains nutrients that can benefit regularity. However, it should be consumed in moderation ...

What does the latest research tell us about the clinical significance of the intestinal barrier and intestinal permeability for health and disease?

Causes of pain in your lower left abdomen may include diverticulitis, gas, IBS, kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion.

Speaking about your bowel movements can be embarrassing, but gastroenterologists explain the significance and key indicators ...