Q: I was diagnosed with diverticulitis, which caused a bowel perforation. I had a sigmoidectomy, no problem, and a resection. Now I'm dealing with constant and urgent diarrhea, as well as some ...

You also mentioned you had pancreatic cancer five years ago. This is likely to factor into your doctors’ guidance. Existing scar tissue from previous surgeries and your current health will all be ...

Rising CRC incidence and survivorship demand more personalized follow-up care models to alleviate health care system strain. Patients are open to alternative follow-up methods, valuing remote ...

When Keeley Hellberg first showed symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) in late 2021, she went to her doctor for help. She thought it would clear up quickly, but even after four rounds of ...

There are a few different types of common procedures, and your specific situation will determine which is right for you, says Dana Lukin, MD, a gastroenterologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork ...

If you’re recovering from surgery for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis — you’ve probably got questions about what you can (and should) eat. The ...

Most people with colon cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If colon cancer has spread beyond your colon, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat cancer ...

Treatment for Hirschsprung disease typically involves a surgical procedure known as a pull-through procedure to remove a section of the colon. Some people may also need ostomy surgery. Hirschsprung ...