The gel from the aloe plant is often used to soothe skin that is dry, sunburned, or irritated. Aloe vera gel is an anti-inflammatory and may even have antibacterial and ... Read More

Most treatments for inflammatory bowel disease are either medical or surgical. There are several classes of drugs that are used in treating IBD, including 5-ASA, immunosuppresants, and corticosteroids. Several drugs ... Read More

IBD is a disease of young people--most are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 25. This means that dating is a special concern for the many young, recently diagnosed ... Read More

Any chronic health condition can understandably cause a certain amount of stress and anxiety. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) not only causes pain, but symptoms such as diarrhea and gas that ... Read More

In a result that seems to be against what one would expect to be true, researchers in the UK have released a study that shows that patients with inflammatory bowel ... Read More

Or maybe you are just wondering what it's like to be a gastro doc. How does one decide to spend their days analyzing their patients' digestive tracts? It may not ... Read More

I had an ileostomy for 3 months between the first and second steps of my j-pouch surgery, and I the worst part was not wearing the bag or emptying the ... Read More

Some people look forward to Valentine's Day. Others dread it. Whether you're single or involved, most people have an opinion -- love it or hate it -- about Valentine's Day. ... Read More

The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is having educational programs in Chicago and Los Angeles at the end of March. These are great opportunities to learn more about what's ... Read More