A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat ...

Learn ways to manage Crohn’s disease, one form of inflammatory bowel disease, a group of conditions that also includes ...

Most people have heard of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, causing diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. But now, a similar condition known as ...

Two Spanish scientific societies have published a position document on small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). It outlines a framework for comprehensive symptomatic evaluation of SIBO, regulated ...

Intestinal failure–associated liver disease (IFALD) is a major concern in the management of pediatric intestinal failure, representing a leading cause of ...

When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue.

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, ...

Crypt-base-columnar cells are continuously dividing intestinal stem cells that generate IECs, which are composed by distinct specialised cell types that play different functions: Enterocytes (in the ...

Gas is a part of healthy digestion, and it is typical to pass gas daily. Excessive gas may be due to diet, lifestyle, or an underlying health issue, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac ...