Intestinal obstruction in adults arises when the normal passage of luminal contents is halted or restricted by mechanical or functional factors. Mechanical causes include luminal blockade by masses or ...

Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO) affects the movement of food, fluid, air, and waste through the intestines. It can be genetic or develop due to another health condition. CIPO is a rare ...

While a human fetus is developing, the vitelline duct connects the intestines to the umbilical cord. When this duct does not properly close, the small intestine walls create a pouch or a condition ...

Midabdominal pain is pain that occurs in the middle of the torso. Many conditions can cause it, including Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, gastroenteritis, and small bowel obstruction. Abdominal pains ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . On July 13, the LA County medical examiner’s office reported that Lisa Marie Presley, singer-songwriter and ...

A 76-year-old woman diagnosed with jejunal adenocarcinoma, a rare cancer of the small intestine, underwent a complex surgery ...

At Winchester Gastroenterology Associates, we understand that digestive symptoms can be concerning and confusing. A lot of ...