U of U Health Colon and Rectal Surgery Services has advanced fellowship training and experience in colon and rectal surgery, as well as gastrointestinal surgery. Our colon and rectal surgeons are ...

People with uncontrolled movement problems can have a harder time doing everyday tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, and cooking, which can cause a loss of independence. This may cause people to ...

Recent research has uncovered how bowel movement frequency can serve as a vital indicator of digestive and overall health. While it is often an overlooked topic in health discussions, the frequency of ...

University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into the neurobiological cause of the involuntary, uncontrollable movement disorders that develop in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) ...

An incomplete bowel movement—the feeling that you still have to poop after having a bowel movement—can be uncomfortable and frustrating. Also known as incomplete evacuation, it is a hallmark of ...

The number of bowel movements you have in a day may be a significant indicator of how healthy you are. The frequency of a person's bowel movements can influence their health due to the impacts of ...

Everybody poops, but not every day. New research by the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) suggests bowel movement frequency is linked to long-term health. An ISB-led research team examined the ...

Peristeen Plus (Coloplast) is a transanal irrigation system for managing bowel dysfunction. The company's instructions for use in this indication recommend that it should be used every other day to ...

When it comes to maintaining good health, many of us focus on diet, exercise, and regular medical check-ups. However, one crucial aspect of health that is often overlooked is the color of our bowel ...

Because constipation can cause stool to build up inside a person’s bowels, it may cause a temporary increase in weight. Constipation occurs when a person’s bowel movements are infrequent or difficult ...