Men and women share many of the same IBS symptoms, but women are more likely to experience constipation than men, in addition to symptoms like abdominal cramps or pain that are relieved by pooping and ...

"Incontinence" doesn't apply strictly to urinary symptoms. A Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon speaks to unpredictable ...

The surgical removal of the rectum is called low anterior resection, abbreviated LAR. About 40% of patients who require this ...

Pooping too often, or not often enough, may put you at risk for developing chronic disease, a new study shows. Having a bowel movement once or twice a day is associated with better health, according ...

The number of bowel movements you have in a day may be a significant indicator of how healthy you are. The frequency of a person's bowel movements can influence their health due to the impacts of ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am writing to you about my 62-year-old wife, in the hope that you can provide an opinion on a question she has and also provide us with some advice in her quest for relief from ...

Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face increased pregnancy risks, often leading to confusion and fear. UCSF’s PIANO ...

Your pelvic floor helps with all sorts of bodily functions — it helps you go to the bathroom, breathe, and orgasm, and it supports your internal organs. But pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing to you about my 62-year-old wife, in the hope that you can provide an opinion on a question she has and also provide us with some advice in her quest for relief from ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing to you about my 62-year-old wife, in the hope that you can provide an opinion on a question she has and also provide us with some advice in her quest for relief from ...