Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways While holding a bowel movement occasionally should not cause any health ...

Constipation may cause symptoms like pain and straining during bowel movements. It can be chronic (ongoing) over time if you do not get treatment. You might have a bowel movement once a day, a few ...

MSK colorectal surgeon Dr. Maria Widmar urges people who see blood during bowel movements to talk with a healthcare provider, even if they are embarrassed. "It's a vital part of your health that you ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MDMedically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Rectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the rectum, which is the last part of your digestive system. When you eat, food moves ...

Although bowel incontinence is more likely to occur due to the above reasons, it can also occur due to tumors in or near the colon, rectum, or anus. If a person experiences frequent or severe bowel ...

The human body is designed to function smoothly, but sometimes we unknowingly put it under unnecessary stress. One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor ...

Everyone has had that moment: You finally get to the bathroom after holding it in, and the sense of relief is immediate. Maybe even a little satisfying. Pooping is a vital process that keeps our ...

Most colorectal polyps are benign. However, large polyps can cause constipation and other symptoms and are more likely to be cancerous. Colorectal polyps are small growths that form on the lining of ...

Hemorrhoids are a common condition that affects about half of all people by age fifty. Although hemorrhoids are usually harmless, some worry that they may be a sign of cancer. While certain symptoms ...