At the American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting, researchers presented pooled data from two phase III trials to look closer at the effect of plecanatide (Trulance) on severe abdominal pain ...

A low-FODMAP diet is recommended for many people with IBS-C to help prevent flare-ups. Increasing soluble fiber may ease symptoms by making stool softer and easier to pass. Over-the-counter laxatives ...

If you have unexplained episodes of diarrhea, constipation or gastrointestinal distress you could be one of the more than 25 million people in the U.S. with irritable bowel syndrome. For relief, your ...

If you regularly deal with abdominal pain, it could be a sign of a gastrointestinal issue that becomes more common with age. Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches called diverticula form in the ...

Your stomach pain might be more serious if you also have symptoms like sudden weight loss. Other indications are loss of appetite, fever, blood in your stool, or vomiting longer than 24 hours. These ...

That dull ache in your lower stomach that moves to your back is not unusual. Doctors explain why this happens and when it could signal a serious problem.

The kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) X-ray demonstrates a large bowel obstruction. You should order a CT scan and consult a surgeon. The KUB shows no distal air in the rectum and dilated loops of ...

Extra mucus in the digestive tracts of people with CF causes stool to move more slowly and slows the production of enzymes, causing blockages and constipation. Laxatives can often help, but severe ...

Abdominal pain is the leading reason for emergency room visits among children aged 5 and older. A doctor explains when an ...