6. Poor Anal Hygiene Itching in the perianal region often depends on how you wipe after a bowel movement. Not wiping well enough can leave behind fecal matter and moisture.

Cleaning inside your anus requires a gentle process with lubrication. Learn anal hygiene and how to clean the inside of your butt.

Constipation is a condition where a person has difficulty passing stool. The bowel movements become less frequent, resulting in stools that can be hard, dry, and difficult to pass.

The bowel is a common place for endometriosis lesions to grow. Bowel endometriosis is often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); it can occur inside, on, or around the intestines.

Hemorrhoids and colon cancer can both cause symptoms of rectal bleeding, but diagnosis and treatment are different. It's ...

Bowel cancer— also called colorectal cancer— is one of the most common cancers in people world over. However, not many people know that they are at risk until it is already too late and the ...

Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other painful problems can lead to anal itch and discomfort. Find out how to treat anal discomfort and get real relief.

Tragic incident as 10-month-old dies after ingesting beedi butt left by father, leading to negligence case investigation.

Blood in the stool has multiple causes, like hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Learn about how it's diagnosed, treatment, when to see a doctor, and more.

Eating dinner doesn’t have to signal the end of your day’s energy flow. Engaging in light physical activity after your meal can benefit your metabolism, improve digestion, and enhance overall ...

This case study describes a patient with a high stomal output following short-bowel resections. The authors discuss how the condition can be managed with nutritional, medical and surgical therapies.