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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 02/19/2008, 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 12/31/2007, comments (3)

When You're Feeling Desperate. . .

I'm not sure if it's the holiday blues, winter blues, or what but I've been hearing some sad IBD stories from readers as well as some IBD stories of desperation. I know first-hand just how desperate you can feel when diarrhea, pain, cramps, bloating, and fatigue take over your life. It was ten years ago that my symptoms peaked - I was... Read more Chevron

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