Glossary
- "A" Glossary Words (14)
- "B" IBD Glossary Words (0)
- "C" Glossary Words (15)
- "D" Glossary Words (5)
- "I" IBD Glossary Words (6)
- "R" IBD Glossary Words (0)
- "S" IBD Glossary Words (3)
A barium enema is a test that is used to help a physician determine what is going on inside the large intestine and make a diagnosis.
Bloating is uncomfortable but usually not serious.
Epithelium
The lining of many digestive organs and tissues is called the epithelium.
Fecal Bacteriotherapy (FB)
A procedure known as fecal bacteriotherapy (FB) or fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a novel treatment being studied for use in IBD.
Generic Drugs
Generic drugs may be cheaper than their name-brand equivalents.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a type of treatment that can be used for many conditions, and bears no resemblance to hypnosis.
J-Pouch
The only surgery that is done to treat ulcerative colitis is j-pouch surgery.
Anemia
Anemia is an extremely common condition that is caused by a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Folic Acid
Nutrition and vitamins supplementation is important for people with IBD, especially folic acid, which may not be absorbed in sufficient quantities from food.
Immunosuppressant Drugs
One class of drug that can be used to treat IBD is immunosuppressants.
No, it's not a new type of digestive problem. Instead, it's something that everyone experiences at one time or another.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
These acids are not made by the body, but must be gotten through certain foods.
Perianal Fistula
A type of fistula that can complicate IBD, especially Crohn's disease.
When blood is not flowing to the intestines properly, it can result in a condition called ischemic colitis.
Transverse Colon
The part of the colon that runs from right to left across the abdomen.
Jaundice
Jaundice is a common condition that causes yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a serious type of infection that requires medical attention and possibly surgery.
Nasogastric (NG) Tube
A nasogastric (NG) tube is placed down the throat and into the stomach.
Colon Cancer
Although it is the second leading cause of death among adults in the United States, colon cancer is also highly preventable. Learn more about the risks of colon cancer.
Laxative
Laxatives are medications that may be used to treat constipation or to clean the colon.
Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha
TNF-Alpha may be one clue to the development of IBD.
Lumen
The inside of the tubular structures inside our bodies are known as lumens.
The Restroom Access Act
This law states that when a patron requires a restroom because of a condition such as a chronic illness or pregnancy, a business must allow them access to an employees-only facility.
Ulcerative Colitis, A Form Of IBD
Ulcerative colitis is one form of the digestive disease IBD.
Granuloma
Crohn's disease can be distinguished by the presence of granulomas.
Enema
An enema may be used to relieve constipation or to clean out the bowel prior to surgery or a test (such as a colonoscopy).
Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity Index (UCDAI)
The Ulcerative Colitis Disease Activity Index (UCDAI) is most often used during research on IBD.
Ulcer
People with IBD are no stranger to ulcers. Learn about some different kinds of ulcers that can affect your skin, your mouth, and your intestines.
Stool is the waste material that leaves the body.
A restricted fiber diet might be followed for a time after a flare-up or abdominal surgery.
When too much of the small intestine has been removed, it can result in a condition called short bowel syndrome.
Bowel Obstruction
Obstructions are more common in people who have IBD.
Stool gets its yellow color from a substance excreted by the body called bilirubin.
A type of intestinal condition where there is no physical blockage, but the intestine is not working properly. A pseudo-obstruction is poorly understood, and it can happen suddenly, or develop over a long period of time.
A type of fungus that can infect the gastrointestinal tract may be initially misdiagnosed as colon cancer or IBD.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a type of liver disease that can sometimes be found in people with IBD, especially ulcerative colitis.
If your bowel is gurgling, it means it's working! Find out what bowel sounds -- and the lack of bowel sounds -- mean.
Congenital Lactase Deficiency
A rare congenital condition that is normally diagnosed in infancy, alactasia is the lack of the enzyme lactase in the body.
Abdominal Angiogram
An x-ray that uses contrast dye and can help a physician to find bleeding or in the abdominal blood vessels.
