Articles Index
Complete Blood Cell (CBC) Count
A description of what tests are included in a complete blood cell (CBC) count test that may be ordered by your physician. This simple blood test can provide a variety of information to a physician.
White Blood Cell (WBC) Count
A description of the normal range of a white blood cell (WBC) count test and why a physician might order this blood test.
Stool Logger iPhone Application for IBD
Stool Logger is an application that can be used by anyone who is looking to track their bowel movements. It is available for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.
Side Effects - Cyclosporin
A list of the side effects of Cyclosporin (also called Cyclosporin-A), a medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Side Effects - Bentyl [dicyclomine]
Reference material for Bentyl (Dicyclomine), a medication that is used in the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Vitamin A and IBD
Vitamin A, or beta-carotene, is a vitamin that is found in many foods and is important for vision and bone creation, but people who have IBD, especially children, may have a vitamin A deficiency.
Crohn's Toolkit iPhone Application
The Crohn's Toolkit is an iPhone application for people with IBD that offers a variety of tips and tricks to manage life with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
SitOrSquat
SitOrSquat is an application for the iPhone and the Blackberry that helps you locate the nearest open restroom to your location.
Radiation Passport iPhone Application
Radiation Passport is an application for the iPhone that can help people determine the cancer risk associated with medical imaging procedures such as CAT scans, nuclear medicine tests, and even dental x-rays.
Who Gets IBD?
Learn about how many people have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), who is most at risk for developing the disease, and what factors may influence a person's risk.
Side Effects of Levsin (Hyoscyamine)
Levsin is a drug that is commonly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Prednisone Side Effects
A list of prednisone side effects, a coticosteroid medication that is used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and many other auto-immune conditions. Prednisone side effects can range from mild and annoying to serious.
David T. Rubin, MD
David T. Rubin, MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Medical Center and a gastroenterologist who specializes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
What Is A Sigmoidoscopy?
A sigmoidoscopy is a test that can be done right in a doctor's office, and can help a physician see inside the last part of the colon to determine the cause of symptoms such as pain or bleeding. Find out more about how a sigmoidoscopy is done.
Ally Bain, IBD Activist
Allyson (Ally) Bain took an embarrassing incident that came about as a result of her Crohn's disease and turned it into ground-breaking legislation.
Gastroenterologist
A gastroenterologist is an internal medicine physician that specializes in the treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. How much training do these doctors have, and what conditions do they treat?
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
A fecal occult blood test is used to screen the stool for blood that can not be seen with the naked eye (called occult blood). Blood in the stool can be a symptom of colon cancer.
Abdominal Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
An abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan can be used to diagnose and monitor several different digestive symptoms and conditions, such as abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colon cancer, and diverticular disease.
Ginger
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?
X-Rays for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Information about x-rays, including what they are, what they're used for, preparation, how they're done, and the risks involved.
Side Effects - Flagyl [Metronidazole]
A list of the side effects of Flagyl (Metronidazole), a medication that is used in the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Colorectal Surgeon
A colorectal surgeon performs surgery on the digestive tract, especially the small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. A colorectal surgeon has training in general surgery and advanced training in the diseases of the lower digestive tract.
Vitamin D and IBD
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that you can get enough of by just going into the sunlight, but people who have IBD may have a vitamin D deficiency.
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Side Effects
A list of the side effects of Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), a type of antibiotic that is often used to treat infections such as urinary tract infections, but may also be used to treat pouchitis in j-pouches or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count
A red blood cell (RBC) count is an important test that can help your physician find out what's going on with your blood cells. Find out what a normal red blood cell count is for your age and sex, and why yours might be too low.