Adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries are the most common cause of SBO. Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death (strangulation). Symptoms of SBO ...

An autopsy report revealed the obstruction was caused by scar tissue. Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death was revealed to be a small bowel obstruction due to bariatric surgery she had years ago, an ...

Mesenteric ischemia, or small bowel ischemia, involves a blockage of blood flow to the small intestine. Symptoms include pain and bloating. It often results from blood clots or atherosclerosis.

The Food and Drug Administration is strengthening a previous warning regarding the uncommon risk of serious bowel complications associated with the schizophrenia medication clozapine (Clozaril, ...

Hirschsprung disease and meconium ileus both disrupt bowel movements and can require urgent medical attention. The two conditions have different causes and treatments. Hirschsprung disease happens ...

However, it's not just the colour that could sound an alarm - the shape of your poo might also indicate a health issue. Thin, narrow stools could be symptomatic of several conditions, including bowel ...