Stercoral colitis is an inflammatory condition in which feces collect and cause pressure to build up within the colon. It can lead to complications such as rupture without treatment. Chronic ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Long-term constipation can lead ...

Digestive health rarely dominates health headlines, yet irregular bowel movements pose serious risks that millions of Americans face daily. Medical professionals increasingly recognize that consistent ...

Increasing fiber and staying hydrated can help treat constipation, which can cause thin stools. Hemorrhoids can cause narrow stools and might require more water and fiber to relieve symptoms. Check ...

An enema cleanses the colon, stimulates bowel movements, or delivers medication. Cleansing enemas flush out the colon quickly, while retention enemas keep liquid in the body longer. Enemas are usually ...

Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections in the rectum reduced episodes of fecal incontinence and urgency, a randomized controlled trial showed. Among nearly 200 patients in a modified ...

Constipation and blood in the stool can occur at the same time, due to many different reasons. For most people, blood in stool may occur due to issues with bowel movements, tears to the anus, or ...

A single series of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A injections may provide significant improvement in fecal incontinence symptoms. Submucosal intrarectal injections of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) ...

U of U Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Services has advanced fellowship training and experience in colon and rectal surgery, as well as gastrointestinal surgery. Our colon and rectal surgeons are ...