Yeah, you read that right, your intestine also makes its own music, referred to as Borborygmi. It is the sound that your gastrointestinal (GI) tract makes due to numerous reasons. Organs included in the GI tract are the stomach, anus, oesophagus, mouth, small and large intestine. My intestine makes rumbling noises: why is that? Also known […]

Dysentery is an inflammation of the intestinal tract, usually of the colon. This intestinal infection is primarily caused by specific types of bacteria or amoeba. The condition varies from mild to severe. Severe conditions of the disease may become life-threatening unless adequate hydration is ensured at all times. Let’s take a look at the major types […]

The Bristol stool chart is a chart that gives you complete details about the types of poop that you are likely to have during your daily bowel movements. It might be weird and embarrassing to think about the shape, size, and color of your poop, but your poop gives an insight into your health. Let’s […]

Daily bowel movements are important as it excretes the waste from the body and keeps the body clean. Even though it feels embarrassing to discuss daily pooping, remember, it is important. Your frequency and consistency of poop speak a lot about your health. In this article, you’d definitely get awkward as it tells everything about daily […]

Diverticula are pockets or bulges that form in the walls of the large intestine (colon). These pockets form due to increased pressure in the weak spots of the intestinal wall.  The presence of diverticula is called diverticulosis. If the diverticula are torn or infected and start to get inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Diverticulitis […]

What is celiac disease? Celiac disease is a long-term condition wherein the small intestine becomes irritated when a person eats food containing gluten. Gluten is a type of protein usually found in grains, rye, wheat and barley. When a person with this disease ingests gluten, the immune system reacts to it, causing inflammation in the small intestines. […]

A colostomy is a surgery that involves making a temporary or permanent opening, referred to as a stoma. The stoma is a path that leads from the large intestine to the outer part of your abdomen. This enables feces and gas to leave the body without having to pass through the rectum. The solid waste […]

Lactose intolerance refers to the inability to digest lactose, a type of sugar in milk and other dairy products. After these dairy products are consumed, lactose reaches the small intestine, wherein it is broken down by lactase into simple forms of sugar like glucose and galactose. Lactase is an enzyme produced by cells lining the […]

Malabsorption syndrome, also known as intestinal malabsorption and abbreviated as MAS, occurs due to incomplete digestion and absorption of nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, bacteria, and various other factors. It is common amongst both males and females across ages. This syndrome varies from being mild and moderate to severe. It may be hereditary by nature […]