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Can diverticulitis cause back pain: understanding the connection

Diverticulitis can cause back pain when inflammation or infection in the colon affects nearby nerves and tissues. Learn the causes and symptoms. The post Can Diverticulitis Cause Back Pain ...
The Indian Express

‘What are the signs of severe constipation that require medical treatment? Are there any potential complications associated with it?’

Constipation is a common digestive issue where bowel movements become infrequent, difficult, or incomplete. A person is generally considered constipated when they have fewer than three bowel movements ...
Gut

Optimal use of rifaximin in diverticular disease of the colon: use less for use better

I would like to thank Dr Marlicz and colleagues for their interesting comment about the current use of rifaximin in the management of diverticulosis and diverticular disease.1 In particular, all their ...

Science is finally confirming the most mysterious symptoms of endometriosis

Studies are showing that the inflammatory condition can impact organs across the body, not just those involved in reproduction.
The Lancet

How to test for hepatitis D virus infection: evidence and rationale to inform policy recommendations and future directions

Chronic hepatitis D virus (HDV) coinfection in people with chronic hepatitis B is associated with rapid progression to liver cirrhosis and high mortality. In 2020, the estimated global HDV burden ...

Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks

U.S. doctors are getting the word out about how to spot a rare measles complication that had been a relic of the past: subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. It affects a person years after a measles ...