The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published draft guidance which it hopes will help improve the diagnosis of serious bowel conditions. The National Institute for Health and ...

Doctors in England and Wales are being urged to use a simple faecal test to improve the accuracy of diagnosing bowel conditions. Doctors in England and Wales are being urged to use a simple faecal ...

The existence of a bowel disorder described by controversial doctor Andrew Wakefield as being linked to the MMR vaccine is being called into question. By Rebecca Smith and Rebeccasmith 16 April 2010 • ...

Constipation that is persistent and different from your usual bowel pattern, especially when it lasts for more than 4–6 weeks ...

This report highlights various aspects regarding the care of patients with IBS, as discussed on Wednesday during sessions presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr Enaganti said, "Since it is a chronic disorder, it is going to stay for a long time." He added, "We cannot cure but manage this disorder. In this condition, diagnosis plays an important role and ...

Swallowing thousands of eggs from parasitic worms could be an effective treatment for a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder, researchers say. Patients with Crohn's disease were given drinks containing ...

The aim of this evaluation was to examine the clinical and cost effectiveness of faecal calprotectin tests to help differentiate between non‑inflammatory disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome ...

Tenesmus is the feeling you need to have a bowel movement, even if you just had one and your colon is empty. You may try to pass poop and find nothing comes out, or only small amounts leave your ...

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