Inflammatory Bowel Disease - All SharePosts Relating To "Crohn's Disease Symptoms"

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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 05/11/2009, comments (0)

Surgical Intervention in Crohn's Disease

Last month we talked about the surgical intervention in the treatment of UC. This time we will discuss how surgery can play a role in the treatment of Crohn's Disease. Different that surgical intervention in UC, surgery is not a cure for people dealing with Crohn's. In most cases of Crohn's surgical intervention is used as a way to reduce symptoms... Read more Chevron

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Jennifer Rackley

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posted 03/30/2009, comments (0)

When to consider surgery for IBD

There are several medical treatments currently available for the management of IBD. Some of those treatments include the use of one or more of the following: antibiotics, anti-inflammatory agents, steroids, biologic therapies and monoclonal antibodies. When these treatments do not provide improvement or the side effects out weight the... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 01/29/2009, comments (0)

Q&A: Do I Need Another Colonoscopy?

I'm a 68 year old woman with a history of heart disease. Last week, I was hospitalized with abdominal pain, diarrhea and rectal bleeding. I was placed on antibiotics and the emergency doctor ordered a CT scan which was read as having colitis. I was discharged and I am feeling better. I last had a colonoscopy five years ago. My symptoms have... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/14/2009, comments (0)

If I Have Crohn's, Am I at Risk for Colon Cancer?

I have Crohn's disease. Am I at increased risk of colon cancer, and if so, how often to I need to be screened for colon cancer? For years, it has been recognized that patients with longstanding ulcerative colitis were at increased risk for developing colon cancer, and therefore needed to undergo surveillance colonoscopy more frequent... Read more Chevron

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 01/08/2009, comments (0)

Pregnancy and IBD

In the past, women with IBD were counseled against pregnancy. These days however, a healthy pregnancy and baby are both possible for couples living with IBD. If you and your partner are planning for a new family member in 2009, this SharePost is written for you, and includes answers to some frequently asked questions. Will becoming... Read more Chevron

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