• Investigations of anorectal structure, function and sensation are indicated for the assessment of patients with symptoms suggestive of an evacuation disorder and/or faecal incontinence that are ...

Tense is the form of a verb which tells you when something happened. Look at the verb ‘talk’ for example. Technically, there are only two grammatical tenses in English: present and past. To talk about ...

Early in my career I took a job reporting to someone who had a reputation for being difficult. I’ll call her Elise. Plenty of people warned me that she would be hard to work with, but I thought I ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. You can sometimes treat ...

Background. A 66-year-old white man with a history of cryptogenic cirrhosis complicated by hepatocellular carcinoma, ascites and hepatic encephalopathy presented with a productive cough and pleuritic ...

Colitis is an inflammation of the lining of the colon. A person with colitis will typically experience abdominal pain, discomfort, and diarrhea. People with colitis may experience mild chronic pain or ...

A twisted bowel is a serious condition that needs quick care. Your treatment plan depends on where the twist is in your intestine and your overall health. Explore the options, then talk with your ...

Hyperbole, similes and metaphors are all types of figurative language that help to make your writing more interesting. They can be particularly helpful for creating an image of what you are writing ...