Small intestine lymphoma occurs when non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma affects the small intestine. It can cause abdominal pain, weight loss, and fever. Treatment involves chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

A risky but often lifesaving surgery that removes damaged parts of the small intestine can leave patients facing a new threat ...

Small intestine cancer is rare, with adenocarcinomas being the most common type, often occurring in the duodenum. Diagnosis involves imaging, endoscopy, and biopsy, with staging determined by the TNM ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Common gastrointestinal diseases include IBS, GERD, and hemorrhoids.You may have symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, or constipation.Treatment for ...

March is Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month. Many autoimmune conditions, like Celiac Disease, are often invisible. But for ...

Blind loop syndrome, also called stagnant loop syndrome, is a rare condition that occurs when food stops moving through or slows down through part of your small intestines. Bacteria can overgrow in ...

Most people have heard of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, causing diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. But now, a similar condition known as ...

Coeliac disease is a long-term autoimmune condition that affects about 0.5% to 1% of people. A new published collaborative report from scientists at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) , Johnson & Johnson ...

Researchers suggest modulating intestinal microbiota or antigen-presenting activity of IECs represents new approaches to treating autoimmune neurological disease.