Dr. Alexander Lake, Gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joins Gayle Guyardo, the host of Bloom, to emphasize the vital ...

You don’t need to “detox” your colon, but certain foods are known to naturally support colon health and function, reducing ...

Alexander Lake, DO, a gastroenterologist at AdventHealth, joined Gayle Guyardo, host of the globally syndicated health and ...

Hemorrhoids and colon cancer can both cause symptoms of rectal bleeding, but diagnosis and treatment are different. It's ...

Digestive issues like IBS and Sibo can mimic each other, but understanding their differences – and the role of our gut microbiome – could be key to feeling better.

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) can present as an acute condition requiring prompt attention, where something blocks the normal flow of food and liquid through the small intestine [1], [3].

Too many bacteria in the small intestine, or The wrong kind of bacteria—species that normally reside in the colon—begin colonizing the small bowel, disrupting the bacterial flora [1], [2], [5].

A perforated bowel occurs when a hole forms in the wall of the small intestine or colon, causing sudden, intense pain. It requires immediate medical attention.

Most gut microbiome research focuses on the colon. But understanding the small intestine might unlock better treatments for GI disorders.

Struggling with short bowel syndrome (SBS)? Big news for small intestines: Zinc supplements may hold the key to short bowel syndrome treatment.

The large and small intestines are part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the passage running from the mouth to the anus. The intestines run from the end of the stomach to the anus. Their primary ...

When it comes to the small intestine, you might believe you're familiar with its role; however, it's a dynamic hub that combines many functions far beyond digestion.