A mysterious gut hormone may be behind many cases of chronic diarrhea, especially in people with undiagnosed bile acid ...

Constipation is typically diagnosed if patients have fewer than three bowel movements per week, though it can also be diagnosed if the patient strains during bowel movements or if they pass small ...

Hospital doctors checked his digestive system and found the toothbrush stuck in his small intestine. They performed endoscopic surgery on him and took the rogue 17-cm dental implement out of his ...

As it turns out, the 17-cm toothbrush had been stuck in his body for 52 years. Doctors found the alien item lodged in the small intestine while performing a regular digestive system check.

“We naturally make our own digestive enzymes, mainly in the salivary glands, pancreas, and small intestines,” says Brooklyn-based nutritionist and registered dietician Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN.

Small bowel obstruction (SBO) can present as an acute condition requiring prompt attention, where something blocks the normal flow of food and liquid through the small intestine [1], [3].

The digestive system moves food through your body through muscle contractions. As you age, this can slow down. Learn how your digestion changes with age.

Most gut microbiome research focuses on the colon. But understanding the small intestine might unlock better treatments for GI disorders.

Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a condition that affects the duodenum — the section of the small intestine that joins the stomach.

SIBO is a condition that results from an overgrowth in bacteria in the small intestine and gut. Here, MDs explain SIBO causes, symptoms, and treatment.

How long does food take to digest? Ideally, food takes between 14 to 58 hours to move through your digestive system, from mouth to bum.

Digestive experts weighed in on what to look for in the best probiotics for bloating. Here are the top supplements that reduce bloating and support gut health.