New Delhi: For many people, spotting blood in the stool is an uncomfortable experience – one that is often brushed aside as a symptom of piles (haemorrhoids) or an anal fissure. While these remain ...

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under ...

After using the toilet, I noticed red blood on my stool or the toilet paper. Many people first think, "It must be hemorrhoids ...

When diagnosing ulcerative colitis (UC), a healthcare provider will talk to you about your health history, perform a physical exam, and order several kinds of medical tests. The only way to diagnose ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz (THE CONVERSATION) It’s increasingly ...