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Summer Picnics And Barbecues With IBD
Most people look forward to the warmer weather, but if you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), you might actually dread all the parties and get-togethers. Find out how you can manage your IBD at summer barbecues.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Drug Pipeline
Learn about the new drugs that are currently being developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis).
What Is Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis?
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a disease of the liver that is associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially ulcerative colitis.
What Is An Anal Fissure?
If you have an anal fissure that is causing pain and bleeding, you will need treatment. Fortunately, in most cases, perianal and anorectal fissures are curable without surgery.
How IBD is Diagnosed
When a patient sees the doctor with symptoms that may point to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a series of tests are used to make the diagnosis. These tests can range from simple blood tests, to more invasive endoscopic procedures such as colonoscopy.
Colazal (Balsalazide Disodium) Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about Colazal (balsalazide disodium), including side effects, drug interactions, and use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Maurice Gibb Dies at 53
Maurice Gibb, a member of the pop group the Bee Gees, dies from complications of a bowel obstruction at the age of 53.
Diagnosing Gas In The Intestinal Tract
Gas (such as flatulence or belching) is a normal occurrence and happens to everyone, but some people think they have too much gas. If gas seems to be excessive and is causing a lot of pain, it might be a symptom of another condition.
Avoiding Dehydration
Dehydration can be a common side effect of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Find out how to treat it, how serious it is, and how to prevent it from happening again.
2012 Youth Rally
If you're between the ages of 11 and 17 and have an ostomy or j-pouch, you can meet other teens just like you at the 2012 YRC Youth Rally in Colorado.
The Differences Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
The differences between Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the two primary forms of IBD, can be difficult to understand. Diagnosing the form of IBD is important because while they share many symptoms, the two diseases are treated very differently.
Digestive Basics - Indigestion
Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting.
Crohn's Disease and Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis
A bacteria that causes disease in cattle and other animals--and is found in milk--is suspected of having a connection to Crohn's disease.
J-Pouch Surgery: What You Need to Know
A j-pouch, or ileal pouch reconstruction, is a surgery that is used for ulcerative colitis patients, and is usually completed in two steps.
What Is Diverticular Disease?
Diverticular disease is a common condition involving the large intestine that happens as we age. In most cases, treatment of diverticulosis involves adding fiber to the diet, but cases of diverticulitis might require antibiotics or even surgery.
Gas in the Digestive Tract
Many people think they have too much gas, even though gas in the digestive tract is a common problem.
Normal Bowel Movements
What constitutes a normal bowel movement is not common knowledge, though it should be. There are actually gradations of normal bowel movements, and every person is going to have different bowel habits.
How To Prepare For A Colonoscopy
Worried about having a colonoscopy? It's often said that the colonoscopy preparation is worse than the actual colonoscopy procedure. Learn about the most frequently used preparations for a colonoscopy.
Causes Of Red Stool Or Maroon Stool
Red or maroon colored stools caused by bleeding are known as "hematochezia." Hematochezia may be caused by hemorrhoids, anal fissures, colon polyps or colon cancer, diverticular bleeding or inflammatory bowel disease.
Effects of Chemotherapy on the Digestive Tract
Chemotherapy treatment can have several side effects, including some that affect your digestive tract. Here you will find some tips that you can use at home to treat the nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea caused by chemotherapy.
Ally Bain And Dr. David T. Rubin Discuss "Ally's Law"
Some years ago, an Illinois teenager in a Crohn's disease flare-up was denied access to an employee-only bathroom when out shopping. Years later, she's seen a law passed in 12 states that can prevent that from happening to anyone else. Meet Allyson Bain and her physician Dr David T. Rubin.
Dr. David T. Rubin Discusses IBD Treatment
In the second part of my interview with David T. Rubin, MD, we discuss the importance of prognostic markers for IBD, achieving remission, and the future of IBD treatments.
Smoking, Nicotine and IBD
Nicotine and IBD have a complex relationship. Smoking tends to worsen the effects of Crohn's disease, but ulcerative colitis is often called a disease of non-smokers. What are the effects of nicotine on IBD?
What to Expect During a Colonoscopy
What to expect during a colonoscopy, which is a test that is commonly used to diagnose diseases and conditions in the colon and rectum.
Rectal Bleeding and IBD
Bleeding from the rectum can be a common symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Blood in the stool is more common with ulcerative colitis than with Crohn's disease, and may be treated with vitamin supplements or transfusions.