BOWEL cancer is a disease which is affecting more and more Britons. Spotting the early signs are crucial and experiencing any of these gastrointestinal issues could signal small bowel cancer. Bowel ...

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory condition of the digestive tract that continues to puzzle medical professionals. What it ...

Small intestine cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the tissues of the small intestine, a 20-foot-long organ that connects the stomach to the large intestine (colon). Its job is to break down ...

However, it's not just the colour that could sound an alarm - the shape of your poo might also indicate a health issue. Thin, ...

As per NHS guidelines, blood in your poo, which may appear red or black, could be a symptom of bowel cancer. If this sign ...

The small intestine plays an important role in both digestion and in the endocrine response to regulate blood glucose levels. In the 21st century, a number of drugs have been developed which are based ...

A doctor has revealed the signs that may mean you have intestinal parasites - from muscle joint pain to hunger after meals. Dr. Sara Mesilhy, who is a Gastroenterologist with the Royal College of ...

The symptoms of small bowel cancer can be vague. They can also be symptoms of other bowel problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It's important to see ...

People who suffer from abdominal pain and diarrhoea could have intestinal parasites living inside their gut, a doctor has warned. According to Sightsavers, the worm-like parasites live inside the ...

A tiny ingestible camera the size of a jellybean is revolutionising the diagnosis of disease. The £300 disposable camera can identify the cause of gastrointestinal bleeding in most patients whose ...