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When you first learn that you have Crohn’s disease, you will probably feel overwhelmed. You may not even have heard of Crohn’s disease until now. And […]

When you first learn that you have ulcerative colitis, you will probably feel overwhelmed. You may not even have heard of ulcerative colitis until now. And […]

It can sometimes be a frustrating experience when you are told that you may have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and that you need some tests in […]

The complications of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD) are generally classified as either local or systemic. The term […]

The complications of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD) are generally categorized as either local or systemic. The term […]

All Americans should be concerned about colorectal cancer (CRC). Each year, in the United States, 147,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed and more than […]

Diet and nutrition concerns of patients with inflammatory bowel disease are extremely common, and appropriate. Patients often believe that their disease is caused by, and can be […]

Treatment with medication is the first therapeutic option for people with Crohn’s disease. However, about two-thirds to three-quarters of people with Crohn’s will eventually undergo surgery […]

Medical treatment, generally with medications taken orally or rectally, is the first therapeutic option for people with ulcerative colitis. However, about 25 to 40 percent of […]

If you’re facing the prospect of surgery, one of the best ways to cope with your concerns or fears is to understand exactly why a particular […]

Dwight D. Eisenhower – (1890-1969) the 34th President of the United States. On June 8, 1956 Eisenhower developed vague, ill-defined discomfort in the lower abdomen at 12:30 […]

A recent study shows that acupuncture is an effective treatment for Crohn’s disease. The study was conducted by researchers at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese […]

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If it is not gotten under […]

Many people think that an ostomy appliance is going to be noticeable under their clothes or rustle when they walk. When I underwent temporary ileostomy surgery, […]

What You Need: adhesiver remover skin protector plastic bags washcloth & towel wafer Here’s How: Wash your hands. Set out your equipment within easy reach. You […]

Research has shown that there is a connection between nicotine and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, what is puzzling is that smoking seems to have opposite […]

Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis are long-term diseases.  This means that people with these conditions may need to take medication for the rest of their lives.  While […]

Stress can change the balance of bacteria that naturally live in the gut, according to research published this month in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. […]

By Robert Saunders NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – When couples want to conceive, it’s unnecessary for men with inflammatory bowel disease to stop taking thiopurine medications, […]

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Children diagnosed with ulcerative colitis have a good chance of attaining remission after 1 year of treatment with azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine, […]

By Will Boggs, MD NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Pregnant women and children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) should receive biological therapy to induce and maintain […]

Note from Grupo De Apoyo EII: Not all children with Crohn’s disease will need surgery. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Starting immunomodulator therapy as soon as children […]

Note from Grupo De Apoyo EII: The safety of common acne treatments in people with IBD has not been clearly established.  Additional studies are needed to determine […]

DIBRUGARH, India—Today’s fruit of the day is the strawberry. In an Indian study, 500 mg/kg of a strawberry extract significantly ameliorated experimentally induced inflammatory bowel disease […]