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 […]

Las preocupaciones en cuanto a la dieta y nutrición de pacientes con enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal son extremadamente comunes y apropiadas. Los pacientes frecuentemente creen que su […]

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 […]

Dwight D. Eisenhower – (1890-1969) el presidente 34 de Estados Unidos. El 08 de junio 1956 Eisenhower desarrolló molestias vagas, mal definidas en la parte inferior […]

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, […]

Qué es una colostomía? Una colostomía es una apertura que se hace en el colon con cirugía. Después que se hace la apertura, el colon se […]

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, […]

Durante décadas, los científicos han tenido constancia de la existencia de las células madre del colon pero éstas siempre han permanecido en la sombra. Ahora, un […]

Una nueva evidencia de la efectividad de los trasplantes de microbiota fecal (FMT) como tratamiento para los pacientes con episodios recurrentes de diarrea asociadas con la […]

¿Qué es la colitis microscópica? La colitis microscópica es un tipo de colitis que no causa signos evidentes de inflamación en el colon se ve en […]