Darrin Carlson's chronic anemia was a telltale sign he might have internal bleeding. Doctors gave him X-rays, a colonoscopy and an endoscopy to try to find the source of his abdominal bleeding -- all ...

Crohn’s disease is a poorly understood autoimmune reaction that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Here's ...

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory condition of the digestive tract that continues to puzzle medical professionals. What it has to do with Alzheimer's, the symptoms it presents, and the best treatment ...

Chinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd. The small intestine is not only essential for digestion and nutrient absorption but also for immune regulation and maintaining a balanced microbial ...

In a medical breakthrough that promises hope for individuals battling small intestine disorders, a pioneering endoscopic procedure known as Double Balloon Enteroscopy (DBE) is making waves, according ...

Small bowel neuroendocrine cancers are rare cancers . They start in the neuroendocrine cells of the s mall bowel. The small bowel is part of the digestive system. It is also called the small intestine ...

The bowel is made up of the small and large bowel, which makes up the lower part of the digestive system. The digestive system is also called the gut or gastrointestinal tract. Sometimes it’s written ...

Using human intestinal organoids, scientists uncovered a previously unknown immune function of M cells. By presenting gluten ...

Many times, symptoms of bloating are just normal and unfortunate by-products of digestion and can be caused by eating high-fibre foods, or certain foods that are commonly associated with gas ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...