Hirschsprung disease and meconium ileus can both cause a newborn to be unable to pass their first stool. Learn the different causes and treatments.

Learn about Meckel's Diverticulum, a common GI anomaly, including symptoms, risks, diagnosis, and treatment options.

The main difference is how much of the colon each test examines. During a colonoscopy, your doctor will look inside your entire large intestine, which is the final part of your digestive system.

Your colostomy surgery creates a stoma. It's the opening in your belly (abdomen) where your large intestine (colon) exits to release stool. Reversal can help you use your anus for bowel movements ...

From the large intestine, the body absorbs water and electrolytes. Food travels slowly through the colon to allow the body to absorb water, and trillions of gut bacteria break down any undigested ...

Diverticulosis is a medical condition characterized by small sacs, or diverticula, in the lining of the large intestine. There is a chance that these pouches may become inflamed or infected ...