Colon cancer pain often feels like cramping, bloating, or a dull ache in the abdomen or back. Other warning signs of colon cancer include changes in bowel habits and fatigue. Tumors pressing on ...

Researchers at Tufts University’s School of Engineering have developed a device that could potentially reduce patient discomfort during routine colonoscopies while also ensuring the accuracy of the ...

Researchers at the NYU Pain Research Center have identified a mechanism that underlies inflammation and pain in the colon, and demonstrated that blocking a key receptor from entering colon cells can ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

During her third trimester of pregnancy, Natalie Phelps, then 38, began experiencing a lot of pain in her lower back and pelvis, and around her rectum. Her doctor suspected it was hemorrhoids and said ...

Colonoscopy prep may cause symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. The choice of prep, dosing schedule, and food and drink a person consumes may help manage the uncomfortable side effects. Colonoscopy ...

Colonoscopy is a common procedure that’s used to diagnose and monitor conditions affecting your colon and rectum. It can be used to detect conditions like colorectal cancers and precancers, IBD, and ...