When parts of the small intestine are diseased or die, the treatment can involve surgically removing the affected tissue. Although lifesaving, the procedure—referred to as a radical small bowel ...

A genetics‑guided drug, compound 6, targets CARD9 to subtly calm gut inflammation in Crohn’s disease, pointing to safer, longer‑lasting, precision treatments.

This segment addresses treatment planning after progression on second line therapy in progressive small bowel neuroendocrine tumor. Dr Lieu outlines common sequencing strategies following peptide ...

Small intestine cancer is rare, with adenocarcinomas being the most common type, often occurring in the duodenum. Diagnosis involves imaging, endoscopy, and biopsy, with staging determined by the TNM ...

An enteroscopy is a procedure that uses a flexible tube called an endoscope to examine inside the small intestine. Enteroscopy is a nonsurgical procedure to diagnose and manage conditions of the small ...

SIBO and IBS cause similar symptoms. Doctors can differentiate SIBO from IBS with breath tests or by taking a sample of fluid from your small intestines. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Hirschsprung disease and meconium ileus both disrupt bowel movements and can require urgent medical attention. The two conditions have different causes and treatments. Hirschsprung disease happens ...

New research reveals how common dietary proteins like bovine serum albumin (BSA) or ovalbumin (OVA) may stimulate the body’s ...

Gas is a part of healthy digestion, and it is typical to pass gas daily. Excessive gas may be due to diet, lifestyle, or an underlying health issue, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac ...