The human body is designed to function smoothly, but sometimes we unknowingly put it under unnecessary stress. One such instance is straining during bowel movements. While it might seem like a minor ...

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 ...

It may not be a pleasant subject to discuss, but bowel regularity plays a crucial role in your overall health. How frequently people have bowel movements varies widely, but doctors consider anything ...

Tenesmus is the feeling you need to have a bowel movement, even if you just had one and your colon is empty. You may try to pass poop and find nothing comes out, or only small amounts leave your ...

If you have ulcerative colitis, you might see blood and mucus in your poop when you have a flare-up. It shows up most often in very loose, watery stools. This bloody diarrhea tends to happen with ...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is strongly associated with anal cancer. HPV infection, the various factors associated with it, and smoking are all risk factors for anal cancer. There are several ...