rectal bleeding

Any way you look at them, problems with the bowel are not pleasant. Common health problems associated with the bowel are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which share some features but are also different. Let’s take a closer look at the 13 key differences!

Diverticulosis (the presence of pea-sized diverticula, or pockets, in the lining of the bowel) is common and quite harmless. When diverticulitis develops it can cause several digestive complications, including blockages, inflammation, bacterial infection, and rectal bleeding. We look into the 10 telling signs that you’ve developed diverticulitis.