"Incontinence" doesn't apply strictly to urinary symptoms. A Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon speaks to unpredictable ...

"Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and be screened regularly for them," says Fola May, MD, a gastroenterologist ...

PanCAN Patient Services Case Manager Trishana Horton shares information about stool and tips to have a conversation with your ...

Many people dismiss straining during bowel movements as a minor inconvenience, but this habit can lead to serious health complications. Regular difficulty passing stools or exerting excessive effort ...

A hypertonic pelvic floor occurs when the muscles in this area become too tense. Symptoms can include pain, difficulty urinating or passing bowel movements, and sexual difficulties. Currently, there ...

Understanding your bowel movements is crucial for maintaining overall health. Your colon, also known as the large intestine, plays a significant role in your digestive system. Constipation and other ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Digestive woes like bloating and cramps often lead to confusion between IBS and IBD. While IBS is a functional disorder ...

Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

Most healthy adults have between three bowel movements per day and three per week, with consistency and ease of passage being ...

Pelvic floor exercises may help constipation. Pelvic floor exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor, which may help support bowel movements. Issues with the pelvic floor muscles and nerves may cause ...

Digestive health has a bigger impact on daily life than many of us realize. It influences not only physical comfort but also energy levels, mood and confidence. After all, when something feels “off” ...