Overview Clostridioides difficile (klos-TRID-e-oi-deez dif-uh-SEEL) is a bacterium that causes an infection of the colon, the longest part of the large intestine. Symptoms can range from diarrhea to …

Oct 22, 2024 · This common colon disease develops when small pouches form in the colon wall and become inflamed, causing pain, fever and abnormal stool function.

Overview Anal itching is a common condition. The itch in or around the anus is often intense and can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. Anal itching, also called pruritus ani (proo-RIE-tus A-nie), has …

Feb 14, 2024 · Gastritis is a general term for a group of conditions with one thing in common: Inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The inflammation of gastritis is most often the result of …

Apr 15, 2025 · Constipation is usually treated with changes in diet and exercise or with nonprescription medicines. Constipation may require medicines, changes in medicines or other treatments …

Apr 30, 2025 · Viral gastroenteritis is an intestinal infection that includes signs and symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting, and sometimes fever. The most common way …

Jan 5, 2023 · Overview A tapeworm is a parasite that can live and feed in human intestines. This is called a tapeworm infection. A young and inactive form of the tapeworm is called a larval cyst. It can …

Oct 11, 2024 · Overview Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the stomach and intestines, also called the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include cramping, belly pain, bloating, …

Nov 3, 2022 · Overview Toxoplasmosis (tok-so-plaz-MOE-sis) is an infection with a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii. People often get the infection from eating undercooked meat. You can also get it …

May 16, 2025 · Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by a fungus that's often found in bird and bat droppings. People get the infection by breathing in airborne cells, called spores, from the fungus. …