Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Role of fiber

Consuming a wide variety of foods with fiber is important for gut health in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.

Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus. Swelling can be caused by straining to move your bowels, sitting too long on the toilet, or other causes, like pregnancy, obesity, or liver disease.

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis is when pockets form in the colon wall and become infected or swollen causing pain, cramping, diarrhea, constipation or fever.