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posted 04/23/2008, comments (0)

The Ins and Outs of Colonoscopy

The Ins and Outs of Colonoscopy If your doctor suspects you have either Colitis or Crohn's disease then sooner or later you will be scheduled for a Colonoscopy. But it is not only a necessary procedure for properly diagnosing diseases of the colon like IBD but also to screen the general population for cancers of the... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 02/29/2008, comments (0)

Understanding Changes in Stool

Changes in bowel movements can be concerning, but how do you know when and if you need to seek help? A change in bowel movements can be a difficult problem to figure out. Everybody's gastrointestinal tract functions differently. While most people move their bowels one to two times a day, some people go three to four times a day, while... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/29/2008, comments (0)

Understanding Changes in Stool

Changes in bowel movements can be concerning, but how do you know when and if you need to seek help? A change in bowel movements can be a difficult problem to figure out. Everybody's gastrointestinal tract functions differently. While most people move their bowels one to two times a day, some people go three to four times a day, while... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/19/2008, comment (1)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very different. IBS is a functional disorder of the intestines, in which structurally, there is no pathology. The intestines in IBD however, are inflamed or ulcerated. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease are types... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/08/2008, comments (0)

IBD in the News

There has been some interesting Inflammatory Bowel Disease news in the media the past month or two and I thought I would pass along some of the highlights. IBD & Pregnancy For women with IBD who are also of child-bearing years you may be interested in some information that was published in the October issue of Gastroenterology. Dr.... Read more Chevron

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