Small intestine lymphoma occurs when non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma affects the small intestine. It can cause abdominal pain, weight loss, and fever. Treatment involves chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation ...

The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health. However, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut ...

Adhesions from prior abdominal surgeries are the most common cause of SBO. Untreated SBO can lead to serious complications like bowel perforation or tissue death (strangulation). Symptoms of SBO ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

Inflammation from Crohn’s disease can cause thickening or scar tissue inside your small intestine, which sometimes leads to narrow areas called strictures. A strictureplasty for Crohn’s disease is a ...

Researchers have improved human small intestinal organoids -- miniature versions of the small intestine. This will help them to better study the functioning of the small intestine during health and ...