Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disease, condition, or injury affecting any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The GI tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon ...

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While a human fetus is developing, the vitelline duct connects the intestines to the umbilical cord. When this duct does not properly close, the small intestine walls create a pouch or a condition ...

Discovering blood in your vomit creates immediate alarm and concern. This symptom, medically termed hematemesis, signals something significant happening in your digestive tract that requires attention ...

Sudden black, tar-like stools, medically termed melena, often signal internal bleeding in the stomach or upper intestine, according to a 2021 study. While some foods or supplements can cause temporary ...

MARLTON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Bariatric surgery is the most effective way to treat obesity. However, many shy away, worried about potential complications like internal bleeding or intestinal leaks. Virtua ...