There are a lot of strange "extra-intestinal" conditions that can occur with inflammatory bowel disease. Extra-intestinal meaning other than the typical gut symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody ... Read More

Do you ever come across a medical term that you're not sure of? Your caregiver may use an unfamiliar word, or you may come across new words or concepts in ... Read More

Skin disorders are a common extra intestinal symptom of inflammatory bowel disease, occurring in up to 25% of people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Erythema nodosum is a skin ... Read More

Ginger has been used to treat nausea and other stomach compaints for thousands of years. Does ginger really work as a digestive aid? Is it safe for everyone to take? ... Read More

For years, the gold standard for monitoring Crohn's disease--and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)--has been colonoscopy. However, due to its invasive nature, colonoscopy is not viewed favorably by ... Read More

While a colonoscopy is generally a very safe diagnostic procedure, there is still a low amount of risk. Learn about the potential complications that can occur during a colonoscopy and ... Read More

If you've ever been a patient at a teaching hospital, you've probably been examined at bed-side by your physician while a group of young people in white coats observe. Who ... Read More

Stool normally contains a small amount of mucus, but passing stools with visible amounts of mucus is not normal. What can cause this mucus, and should you call your doctor ... Read More

Colonoscopies are a fact of life when you have IBD. At this time, they really are the best way for the doc to check everything out, remove any polyps, and ... Read More