Pelvic Pouch Surgery
Links on information about what to expect from pelvic pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis, as well as support, personal stories, and statistics on pouchitis, frequency, and pouch removal.
J-Pouch and Probiotics - Probiotics for Pouchitis
There is good evidence that probiotics may help prevent pouchitis after j-pouch surgery. Did your doctor prescribe probiotics?
There is good evidence that probiotics may help prevent pouchitis after j-pouch surgery. Did your doctor prescribe probiotics?
Probiotics for Pouchitis
Pouchitis is a condition with symptoms of abdominal cramping, bleeding and fever experienced by people who have had j-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis. There is some evidence that probiotics (supplements of live bacterial cultures) may be helpful for pouchitis.
Pouchitis is a condition with symptoms of abdominal cramping, bleeding and fever experienced by people who have had j-pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis. There is some evidence that probiotics (supplements of live bacterial cultures) may be helpful for pouchitis.
My Life as a J-poucher
A j-pouch, or ileal pouch reconstruction, is a surgery that is used for ulcerative colitis patients and is usually completed in two steps.
A j-pouch, or ileal pouch reconstruction, is a surgery that is used for ulcerative colitis patients and is usually completed in two steps.
Diet After J-Pouch Surgery
What is a normal diet for a person who has had j-pouch surgery? Find out which foods can cause diarrhea or skin irritation and which foods may cause bowel obstructions.
What is a normal diet for a person who has had j-pouch surgery? Find out which foods can cause diarrhea or skin irritation and which foods may cause bowel obstructions.
Digestive Basics: Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery
A description of the differences between ileostomy, colostomy, and ileoanal reservoir surgery which may be performed on patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis).
A description of the differences between ileostomy, colostomy, and ileoanal reservoir surgery which may be performed on patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis).
My Life as a J-poucher
A j-pouch, or ileal pouch reconstruction, is a surgery that is used for ulcerative colitis patients, and is usually completed in two steps.
A j-pouch, or ileal pouch reconstruction, is a surgery that is used for ulcerative colitis patients, and is usually completed in two steps.
Pouches: Not Just For Kangaroos Anymore
A j-pouch, or ileal pouch reconstruction, is a surgery that is used for ulcerative colitis patients, and is usually completed in two steps.
A j-pouch, or ileal pouch reconstruction, is a surgery that is used for ulcerative colitis patients, and is usually completed in two steps.