Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only ...

Doctors at FV Hospital in HCM City have successfully treated a rare and complex case of intestinal blockage in a 9-year-old girl, caused by a massive, tightly coiled clump of hair stretching nearly ...

Short bowel syndrome (SBS) affects how well the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Surgery, medications, and nutritional support are all part of a comprehensive treatment plan for this condition. SBS ...

In mouse models, scientists at Cincinnati Children's and Ulm University in Germany show that transferring microbiota from young mice to older mice rejuvenates intestinal stem cell function and speeds ...

Intestinal cysts are uncommon but not always harmless. Often silent, they can grow until they trigger pain, bowel changes or ...

Diarrhea after surgery is a potential side effect of several surgical procedures. If postsurgical diarrhea lasts longer than 2 days, it is a good idea for a person to check with their doctor to ensure ...