Even though rectal bleeding is alarming, doctors say patients are ashamed to mention it, delaying colon cancer diagnosis and ...

On the other hand, it's possible to poop too often ... You should monitor bleeding closely and consult your doctor. Loss of ...

A doctor may recommend oral laxatives ... to break the stool down and remove it by hand. Removing the stool should result in a person’s bowel movements returning to normal, and any side effects ...

In her candid NHS blog entry, Dr Patel wrote: "As a doctor ... I know first-hand that it can affect anyone, of any age. If we know what our normal bowel habits are, we can spot when something ...

Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death ... Such detailed information from the images allows doctors to decide if surgery is necessary right away ...

Doctors will also rule out other serious diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer to ensure a comprehensive evaluation. Diagnosing IBS can be challenging as there is no ...