Emergency surgery: Katya underwent urgent abdominal surgery to treat a bowel obstruction, involving removal and reconnection of intestinal sections. Hospital ordeal: She spent 10 days unable to eat or ...

Maggie O’Neill is a health writer and reporter based in New York who specializes in covering medical research and emerging wellness trends, with a focus on cancer and addiction. Prior to her time at ...

Renal Medullary Carcinoma: The Kidney Cancer That Affects Individuals With Sickle Cell Trait and Disease For many patients with GI malignancies, the seeding of the abdominal cavity with tumor cells, ...

A phase I trial of weekly topotecan and carboplatin in potentially platinum sensitive ovarian and peritoneal carcinoma No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ASCO Meeting ...

A hernia can cause constipation. A hernia may lead to a partial or total blockage of the intestines, which can result in constipation. However, a total blockage requires immediate medical attention. A ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Food allergies or ...