Piles, also known as haemorrhoids, are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus seen due to increased pressure in the lower rectum. Piles are caused by chronic constipation, prolonged sitting, ...

Chronic constipation is not only discomforting but also has serious health consequences. Approximately, 20 per cent of people between the ages of 45-65 suffer from this chronic constipation and have ...

Two leading G.I. doctors explain eight common reasons the experience doesn't feel like relief, and when it's not just a passing sensation. About the experts Adrienna Jirik, MD, is a board-certified ...

HEMORRHOIDS commonly called piles, are abnormal dilatation of the veins and inflammatory condition of other vascular and tissue cushions in the Anal and Ano rectal region .It is hereditary, and more ...

Having all three of these symptoms at once narrows down the possible causes to just a few possibilities. When you’re not feeling well, there’s often more than one thing that’s bothering you. Many ...

Spending too long on the toilet can cause hemorrhoids, fissures and pelvic floor issues. Gastroenterologist says pooping should take just a few minutes—avoid scrolling or reading. Boost fiber, ...

The anal canal, often referred to as a window to the gastrointestinal system, can reveal various health conditions, much like how a window offers a view of the world. Altered lifestyles and diets are ...

Newswatch 16's Justin Gick spoke with a surgeon about the most common colon and rectal conditions in this Healthwatch 16.