Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Constipation is one of the common gut-related issues that many people experience. The first instinct for many is usually to try to address the problem with home remedies, from increasing water intake ...

Bloating often stems from simple physiological factors like stomach emptying speed, air intake, and intestinal movement. Fortunately, quick relief is achievable through targeted techniques. Simple ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/The Athletic; Icon Sportswire/Getty, Leila Coker/Getty “We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal ...

The most common red flag signs and symptoms of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) included hematochezia, abdominal pain, and altered bowel habits, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis.

New research is highlighting how men are affected by a weak or overtightened pelvic floor, bringing awareness to an issue that was previously focused on women. A weak pelvic floor in men is related to ...

Objective Investigate prevention interventions and potential modifiable risk factors (MRFs) for female/woman/girl athletes’ spine, chest, abdominal or pelvic injury and/or pain. Design Systematic ...

Riley was removed from Sunday's game against the Reds due to lower abdominal pain. Sunday was slated to be an off day for Cincinnati and Atlanta, but the two clubs instead resumed Saturday's MLB ...

One of the most, well, irritating parts about irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) is the abdominal pain. The sharp, stabbing sensation can stop you in your tracks — and make it tough to ...

Credit: Getty Images There is limited research on chronic pelvic pain in men, which delays treatment for male patients experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. While both sexes can ...

Men can develop a hypertonic pelvic floor — over-activation of muscles for peeing and sex. Sometimes it's a response to too much stress or anxiety but there are other causes too. Strength training, ...