While colorectal cancer polyps often have no symptoms—especially in the early stages—there are some warning signs to be on ...

Fulminant colitis is a rare but severe form of colitis that can be life threatening. It affects the entire lining of the colon, causing severe inflammation and potentially serious complications. In ...

We asked four gastroenterologists which symptoms you should never ignore—and what they might signal.

The number of young Americans with inflammatory bowel disease has been rising for years, leaving the U.S. with one of the highest prevalence rates in the world, a new study finds. More than 100,000 ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic (long-term) conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, ...

Learn ways to manage Crohn’s disease, one form of inflammatory bowel disease, a group of conditions that also includes ulcerative colitis.

Surgery doesn't cure Crohn's disease, and inflammation can continue to cause GI damage. Learn about testing to detect ...

Know the signs so you can catch it early ...

A gastrointestinal doctor reveals the mistakes you should avoid if you want to lower your risk of colon cancer.

Colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men and fourth for women, but is the second overall when men and women are combined, according to data compiled by the ...

With ulcerative colitis (UC), it may feel like each day presents a new hurdle. You can get your symptoms under control and keep them in remission with treatment, yet because of the somewhat ...