Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...

Background. Probiotics prevent disease induced by Citrobacter rodentium, a murine-specific enteric pathogen. Whether probiotics can be used to interrupt the infectious process following initiation of ...

Whether it's a dull ache, sharp cramp or persistent discomfort, most of us have experienced some degree of stomach pain throughout our lives. While something as mild as indigestion, gas, bloating or ...

The treatment of intestinal infections caused by some strains of the bacterium Escherichia coli, present in unsanitized or contaminated foods, may have a new ally. A study published in PNAS reports ...

If you have blood clots in your stool, this is commonly a sign of bleeding from the large intestine (colon). It’s also a signal that you should get medical attention immediately. Pouches (diverticula) ...

An inflamed colon, also known as colitis, can be caused by infections, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or certain medications. Symptoms of colon inflammation can include bloating, diarrhea, nausea, ...

If you find yourself shaking your fists at the sky, demanding to know the truth behind the causes of ulcerative colitis (UC), you’ve probably had your fair share of less-than-pleasant bathroom time.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes sores called ulcers to form in the lining of your colon or rectum. Its most common symptom is urgent and frequent diarrhea, which ...

Having blood or blood clots in your poop may mean that you are bleeding from the large intestine. This bleeding can often occur with medical conditions that require medical attention. If you have ...