Article In 1686, Louis XIV of France (1638 – 1715) – The Sun King – developed a perianal abscess that after a series of failed treatment attempts, including with the use of a red-hot iron, developed ...

An anal fistula is a tunnel that develops from ... Anal fistulas are diagnosed by a gastrointestinal specialist (gastroenterologist) or a colorectal surgeon. They'll perform a physical examination ...

A fistula is a narrow passageway, or tunnel, that can form between two organs or between an organ and the skin. Inflammation in the intestines is one possible cause. Fistulas are one of the less ...

Symptoms of bowel endometriosis often include gastrointestinal problems like constipation and bloating, but you may also suffer from chronic pain, sexual dysfunction, and infertility. Surgery is ...

Atrioesophageal fistula (AEF) is an exceedingly rare but life-threatening ... acute heart failure, cardiac tamponade, and gastrointestinal bleeding. By this stage, most patients who have undergone ...

That’s partly why they’re preferred for banana bread. But according to NHS gastrointestinal (GI) surgeon and author Dr Karan Rajan, there’s more variation in the food’s health benefits ...

Read on to find out more. Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). It’s categorized as an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Certain drinks and food have ...

Obstetric fistula is commonly caused by an injury during natural childbirth where a tear occurs in the birth canal. This tear leads to faecal matter leaking through the vagina, causing complications ...

Welcome to another edition of The Grind, where we have some devastating and BREAKING (personal) news to report: I have been diagnosed with a torn labrum in my left shoulder. Those of you getting a ...

Gastroenterology is a medical specialty focusing on the structure, function, pathology and disorders of the gastrointestinal system. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD ...