Get essential tips for managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and fecal incontinence, including emergency kits, scouting bathrooms, and preventive dietary strategies.

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Urinary incontinence is the term for a loss of bladder control. In ...

Learn about common early signs of ulcerative colitis, including blood in stool, diarrhea, cramping, bloating, and bowel changes, for a prompt diagnosis and effective treatment.

PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Healthcare will acquire Port Hadlock-based Discovery Physical Therapy on Dec. 31. The clinic will retain its staff and its legacy name by moving forward as Jefferson ...

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Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Intense pain during a bowel movement sent our son to the ER. He got diagnosed with a blood clot in a hemorrhoid and needed surgery to fix it.

BlueWind announced today that the FDA granted 510(k) clearance for its enhanced Revi implantable tibial neuromodulation (iTNM ...

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A common concern that worries women approaching menopause is whether the symptoms are of menopause or malignancy. A doctor ...

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At 31 years old, Jackie Garcia had surgery to remove a nearly 20-pound tumor, which has left lasting effects on her body and ...