Many conditions and injuries can cause left-sided low back pain. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, low back pain occurs most often among people 30 to 50 years of age. The location of low back pain largely...
Abdominal pain is a common complain in children. According to American Family Physician, most children with abdominal pain have self-limited benign conditions. The location of abdominal pain can offer clues as to its cause. Organs located in the...
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that results in chronic inflammation of the GI tract. It affects the innermost lining of the colon. Symptoms include abdominal pain and diarrhea and can also lead to worse complications....
Colorectal cancer occurs in the large intestine or rectum--the area where stool is stored until passed from the body. The American Cancer Society reports that nearly 147,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in...
A diverticulum is a small, saclike protrusion that extends through your bowel wall. Diverticulosis is a term that describes the presence of one or more diverticula in your colon. These protrusions usually form at points where arteries perforate...
Ulcerative colitis is categorized under the broader term inflammatory bowel disease. An ulcer is a lesion or sore that does not heal on its own. These types of sores form on the lining of the intestines, specifically in the rectum and colon, to...
Diverticulitis occurs when one or more diverticula or diverticuli has become infected and inflamed. Complications of diverticulitis can include bleeding, infections, small tears or perforations, or blockages in the colon. Severe cases of...
