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Health Encyclopedia: Ulcerative Colitis Introduction

Introduction

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a general term that covers two disorders:

Ulcerative colitis
Crohn's disease

Some evidence suggests that they are part of a biologic continuum, but at this time they are considered distinct disorders with somewhat different treatment options. The basic distinctions are location and severity. As many as 10% of patients with IBD have findings and symptoms that match the criteria for both disorders, at least in the early stages (which is called indetermi...

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Health Guide

Peptic Ulcers: Complications

...pylori or NSAIDs can be very serious if they progress to the point of hemorrhage or perforation of the stomach or duodenum. Of the people who get ulcers, up to 15% will experience some degree of... Read more »

Crohn's Disease: Introduction

...Crohn's disease occurs less frequently in other parts of the gastrointestinal tract, including the anus, stomach, esophagus, and even the mouth. It may affect the entire colon or form a string of... Read more »

Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms

...within the abdomen)Pelvic pressure or crampsDigestive problems such as gas, bloating, indigestion and stomach painBowel and bladder problems such as constipation and frequent urinationLoss of... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Causes

CausesBefore the discovery of the bacterium Helicobacter (H.) pylori, the stomach was believed to be a sterile environment. However, in 1982, two Australian scientists identified Helicobacter pylori... Read more »

Peptic Ulcers: Lifestyle Changes

...meals per day. Large amounts of food should still be avoided because stretching or swelling of the stomach can result in painful symptoms.Fruits and Vegetables. The good news is that a diet rich... Read more »

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