Hemorrhoids
What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids, sometimes called piles, are inflamed or swollen veins (think varicose veins) either on the outside of the anus or inside it.
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Crohn’s Disease
What is Crohn’s disease? A hundred years ago, before Crohn’s disease had a name, doctors dismissed it as an untreatable illness or possibly a tumor.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Do you have frequent bouts of constipation alternating with diarrhea? Have you periodically experienced abdominal pain, gas, painful cramping, bloating, nausea, and loss of appetite
Constipation in Children
How can I tell whether my child is constipated? Don’t gauge it by how many trips your child makes to the toilet. Some children need
Quiz: What Do You Know About Constipation?
Americans spend more than $700 million on laxatives each year — seemingly enough to keep the whole animal kingdom regular. But despite all of those