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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 not every person with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis will be on medication all of the time, most people will require therapy most of the time.  Sometimes kids, teens and adults have a hard time swallowing pills. …

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 effects on the two main forms of IBD — ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. What Is the Connection Between Ulcerative Colitis and Smoking? Ulcerative colitis appears to be a disease of non-smokers. Former smokers …

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 will need: adhesiver remover, skin protector, wafer, pencil, measuring guide, stomahesive paste, plastic bags, washcloth, clean towel, new pouch, scissors. Empty your pouch as normal. Wipe the tape surrounding the old wafer with the …

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, I was worried that my wardrobe would have to change drastically. The truth is that I didn’t change a thing! Today there are many newer, more body-conscious appliances available to assure ostomates of a …

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 control, ulcerative colitis can be incapacitating and cause complications that can be life-threatening. It is called “colitis” because it mostly affects the large intestine, which is often called the colon, and sometimes the rectum; …

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 Medicine and the Shanghai Research Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion and was published in the Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. The objective of the study was to determine the effects of acupuncture on …

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 am. His physician arrived at the White House 30 minutes later and found moderate distention and tympany, but no particular point of abdominal tenderness. The President slept fitfully for the next few hours. Tap …

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 procedure is required (or recommended), and what to expect before, during, and after the operation. First, it is important to grasp the fact that surgery for IBD is not the “last ditch” treatment. Like …

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 patients with ulcerative colitis will eventually require surgery. Some people elect to have surgery if they experience chronic severe symptoms or if medical therapy fails to adequately control symptoms. Surgery may also become necessary …

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 as part of the therapeutic management of their illness. Surgery may be needed for serious complications; for disease that doesn’t respond to medication; or as a last resort to relieve symptoms that cannot be …