Certain foods and medicines can cause black stool. Sometimes, black stool may even signal bleeding in the digestive tract.

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Gastrointestinal procedures make up a huge share of the most commonly billed services at ASCs, according to a March 13 MedPAC report. While cataract surgeries top the list, several GI-related ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that can cause diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. In addition, IBS pain may feel like abdominal cramping or aching. Irritable ...

Food generally takes 14 to 58 hours to move through your digestive tract, with the average time being 28 hours. Some foods are digested more quickly, while foods high in protein, fiber ...

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A study by researchers from the University of Toronto suggests that low-carbohydrate diets may contribute to a rise in colorectal cancer risk, particularly when combined with certain gut bacteria.

They are densest at the beginning of the small intestine and begin to thin out toward the end. The mucus membranes also contain Lieberkühn glands that secrete digestive enzymes that help break down ...

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