Background and Aim Chewing gum proposal has been used in surgery to reduce postoperative ileus for more than 10 years; however, the efficacy remains imprecise. The aim of this study was to ...

The surgeon will check for signs of more complex problems. Surgeons can sometimes clear meconium ileus with an enema. Many babies need a surgery to clear the blockage. Those with more complex problems ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Pancolitis, or extensive colitis, is a form of ulcerative colitis (UC) in which ...

An ostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening, or "stoma," on the abdomen to allow waste to exit the body. This may ...

Background and Aim: Since the diagnostic value of ileoscopy is not well documented, it is uncertain if terminal ileum intubation should be performed routinely in patients undergoing colonoscopy.

Vitamin B12 is crucial for red blood cell production, DNA synthesis, and neurological function. Its absorption, a complex ...

As with choking accidents, many people who eat mochi are elderly. At Dr. Ishihara’s clinic, intestinal obstruction is most ...

An NHS doctor has suggested a common sweet that's readily available from supermarkets can help to relieve constipation and ...

Conclusion IgA plays an important role in the mucosal homeostasis associated with the regulation of intestinal microbiota and protection against mucosal inflammation especially in the ileum. Data are ...

Constipation is a frustrating and at times painful experience but this simple trick could help you go to the toilet ...

You can use magnets to prevent disease or correct the problem through surgery. Leaving it untreated may lead to infection and possibly ... The small intestine The small intestine consists of three ...

A mom has opened up about being diagnosed with stage three cancer in her 30s in the hope of warning others after she ignored ...