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Todd Eisner

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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

Can Bacterial Infections be Confused for Crohn's Disease?

My Crohn's Disease has been acting up of late. I had been on a trip in upstate NY and a few other people I was with were diagnosed with Giardia. Could I have it too, and what should I do? Giardiasis is a parasite infection caused by Giardia lamblia, the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. Most infections result from... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/02/2008, comments (0)

Do I Have Crohn's Disease?

I am a 23 year old female and I have been having abdominal pain and intermittent diarrhea for 3 years. I've undergone colonoscopy, upper endoscopy and even a small bowel series, and they have all been normal. Two of my cousins have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Is it possible that I have it despite the negative studies? There is... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/25/2008, comment (1)

Three Reasons Why You Should Write

I never liked the idea of "journaling." The word always made me think of an older woman, wrapped in a shawl, drinking herbal tea with nothing else to do but reflect on her past. Definitely not for me. But "writing," now that's a different story. That can happen on my back porch, with my laptop, drinking a Diet Coke, while my two boys serenade... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/02/2008, comments (0)

Link Between Intestinal Inflammation and Cancer Confirmed

In two recent studies, MIT scientists have found evidence to support the idea that chronic inflammation of the intestine or stomach can damage DNA, increasing the risk of cancer. The researchers were able to show that under normal circumstances, the DNA damage induced during an inflammatory response is healed by the DNA repair systems. But, if... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/28/2008, comment (1)

Common Ulcerative Colitis Questions Answered

I have had ulcerative colitis for years, and it began when I stopped smoking. I have read that there may be an association. I obviously don't want to smoke again. Can you tell me a little about this? There most definitely is an association between tobacco smoking and inflammatory bowel disease. Interestingly, the... Read more Chevron

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