Discovering blood in your stool can trigger immediate anxiety and concern, but understanding what this symptom means helps distinguish between minor issues and serious conditions requiring prompt ...

Mesenteric ischemia, or small bowel ischemia, involves a blockage of blood flow to the small intestine. Symptoms include pain and bloating. It often results from blood clots or atherosclerosis.

Ischemic colitis reduces blood flow to the colon or large intestine. Mesenteric ischemia is a reduction in blood flow to the small intestine due to the narrowing of the arteries. Both conditions are ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you address intestinal angina? What are the symptoms, diagnostic tools and treatment? Is there any relation with it to gallbladder issues? I have experienced unexplained nausea ...

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. Various dietary and lifestyle ...