The most frequent symptom of colon cancer appears when patients notice blood in their stool. The presence of blood in your stool can manifest as either bright red or dark tar-like substances, which ...

Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential ...

Not all colon polyps are cancerous but all colon cancer starts as a polyp which is why everyone needs to know about them and be screened regularly for them,” says Fola May, MD, a gastroenterologist ...

This case report details the diagnostic and therapeutic approach of a young male presenting with an ileal nodular lesion of uncertain aetiology whose final diagnosis was gastric heterotopia within a ...

You will need specialist help to look after a fungating tumour. Some nurses specialise in wound care. They are called tissue viability nurses. Usually, they will assess your wound first. They can then ...

Ulcerative colitis can cause diarrhea, bloody stools, and stomach pain. Spicy foods, alcohol, and other types of food and drink can make symptoms worse. Recognizing UC symptoms early can help you ...