According to the authors, the connection between visceral fat, chronic inflammatory activity and impaired gut motility may ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD A perforated bowel causes sudden and severe abdominal pain and requires immediate medical ...

You can have a long and possibly complicated recovery period after having a colostomy reversal. There is risk of infection and other side effects, but it’s still regarded as safe and effective. Not ...

Lisa Marie Presley’s death in January was caused by complications from a small bowel obstruction, according to a new report issued by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Blockages of the small ...