Speaking about your bowel movements can be embarrassing, but gastroenterologists explain the significance and key indicators ...

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop, but your dog’s daily deposit holds more information than you might think. That humble ...

With a rising prevalence of gastrointestinal issues among Americans, Live It Up broke down the five most common conditions.

Consequently, there are few large studies reported in the literature to guide the clinician on evaluation and management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with AIDS.

Background Rockall score is the most widely used prognostic scale for assessing risk of complications from non-varicose upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). Several studies have been conducted in ...

A retrospective study identifies cigarette smoking as a significant modifiable risk factor for 30-day readmission due to recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding.

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Sticky poop is often the result of a high-fat diet, but sometimes, a health condition can be the cause. Being aware of the consistency of your stool is an ...

Background: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a serious complication of peptic ulcer (PU), particularly in elderly patients who are at higher risk for adverse outcomes. While pantoprazole is ...