Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. These tend to come and go over time, and can last for days, weeks or months at a time. It’s usually a lifelong problem. Can you getRead More →
discomfort or pain in your abdomen. gas and abdominal bloating. nausea. diarrhea. constipation. vomiting. What are the early signs of bowel cancer? The symptoms of bowel cancer can include: Bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo. A persistent and unexplained change in bowel habit. Unexplained weight loss. ExtremeRead More →
Normally, the stomach will be empty of all food after 12 hours of fasting. Gastroparesis is likely if the x ray shows food in the stomach. Because a person with gastroparesis can sometimes have normal emptying, the doctor may repeat the test another day if gastroparesis is suspected. What areRead More →
Bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo. A persistent and unexplained change in bowel habit. Unexplained weight loss. Extreme tiredness for no obvious reason. A pain or lump in your tummy. Do you feel tired with bowel cancer? Fatigue is the most common and least definitive of symptomsRead More →
During the procedure, a surgeon will detach the large intestine from the surrounding organs and tissue. They’ll cut and remove the damaged or diseased part of the bowel. They’ll reconnect the healthy ends of the intestine with tiny staples or sutures. In some bowel resections, the surgeon will need toRead More →
Inability to move your bowels or pass gas. Can you have a bowel obstruction and still poop? Someone with a full obstruction will find passing a stool or gas difficult, if not impossible. A partial obstruction can cause diarrhea. Obstructions cause a buildup of food, gastric acids, gas, and fluids.Read More →