March marks the beginning of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. At-home stool tests can be an easier way to screen for colorectal cancer than a dreaded colonoscopy. As the rates of the cancer continue ...

You should be able to get a parasite poop test on Medicare when medically necessary. This usually means experiencing symptoms that suggest parasitic gastroenteritis. In the United States, about 48 ...

When your large intestine, or colon, is working smoothly, you hardly think about it. But when it isn’t functioning properly, ...

Medicare should cover a parasite poop test when medically necessary, usually when a person has symptoms of gastroenteritis or a history of exposure to a parasite. Laboratory technicians perform a ...

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease in which inflammation and ulcers occur throughout the colonic mucosa. Recently, the ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum Sarkar Patel, MD Burning diarrhea may be caused by spicy foods, digestive issues, or health conditions.Treatment includes anti-diarrheal medications, rehydration, and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 67-year-old female in pretty good health. The only medications I take are for my thyroid, arthritis and hormone replacement. Early last year, I was sick with a cold/flu for a ...