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Proctitis causes rectal discomfort and bleeding. Learn what triggers it, how it's diagnosed, and which treatments actually ...

 The disease is of two types: ulcerative colitis (inflammation and sores along the lining of the large intestine and rectum) ...

Dr. Marta Calvo, a digestive system specialist at Puerta de Hierro Hospital in Madrid, reported that the onset of ...

Diverticulitis occurs when the small pouches that line the lower part of your large intestine — called diverticula — get infected or inflamed. The condition itself causes nausea, abdominal ...

New research has found that nuts and seeds do not increase the risk of diverticulitis when combined with a healthy diet. The ...