Colitis

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 […]

      ABSCESO – una colección localizada de pus, la cual puede formarse en la cavidad del abdomen o en el área del recto en […]

  ACERCA DE LA ENFERMEDAD DE CROHN   Cuando usted inicialmente se entera que tiene la enfermedad de Crohn, es natural que se sienta apabullado. Usted […]