When I clean up after doing things in the bathroom, I get embarrassed when blood comes out of the tissue.In particular, if ...

While a mild itch is usually no biggie, a persistent itch could be pruritus ani (aka the medical name for anal itching). It ...

Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal bleeding in March, he thought exercise could be the cause ...

According to some studies, between 11 and 38% of pregnant women experience gastrointestinal issues, including constipation ...

Hemorrhoids, a worldwide health issue affecting millions, are caused by inflammation or engorgement of the rectal or anal veins. This condition often results in discomfort, pain, and in some cases ...

Experts explain what types of stools aren't normal and how to tell if something unusual could be a sign of a more serious ...

Tom Contos is an avid runner. When he started experiencing rectal bleeding in March, he thought exercise could be the cause ...

Whatever ceremonial respect Jimmy Carter gets paid while he's lying in state, it's unlikely to change his historical reputation as a second-rater. The scholars who fill out the presidential rankings ...

While occasional burning after a bowel movement is generally not a cause for concern frequent discomfort should not be ignored Read ahead ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Pregnancy discharge is vaginal discharge—a fluid-like substance that comes from ...

The biopsy samples were sent to pathology for testing and found to be precancerous. But the gastroenterologist reported ...