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 ...

Up to 170,000 people who have had hernia mesh implants in England in the past six years could face complications, the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme has found. In that time, there have been ...

The Baylor Medicine Hernia Center offers comprehensive care for a vast array of hernias, ranging from simple to complex abdominal wall problems, including umbilical hernias, inguinal hernias, ventral ...

A hiatal hernia is when a small part of your stomach bulges through a hole in your diaphragm called a hiatus. In some cases, a hiatal hernia may lead to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Rectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the rectum, which is the last part of your digestive system.

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy offers a pragmatic alternative to the difficulties associated with delivering timely adjuvant chemotherapy in rectal cancer. Enthusiasm for administering neoadjuvant ...

There is controversy over which treatment for mucosal prolapse of the anterior rectal wall provides the longest complete remission from symptoms. Kleinübing et al. have carried out a preliminary ...

Why you shouldn’t ignore your gut's red flags as your poop schedule could be a warning of serious health risks ...

An innovative multicenter clinical trial found that the use of a funnel-shaped synthetic mesh significantly reduces the incidence of parastomal hernias in patients undergoing surgery for ...

You could have rectal bleeding for several reasons. Because of this, we recommend a complete rectal exam to fully evaluate the cause. Occasionally we might also need a colonoscopy for further ...

A new treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) has proved successful enough to avoid surgery and reduce the risk of recurrence, according to a new study. Total neaoadjuvant treatment ...

Considering taking supplements to treat hiatal hernia? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of hiatal hernia. Follow the links to read common uses ...