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Todd Eisner

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posted 01/29/2009, comments (0)

Q&A: Is Coumadin Safe for Colitis?

My ulcerative colitis has been stable on Asacol. I recently was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and my cardiologist put me on Coumadin. Is that safe with my colitis? Coumadin is a blood thinner that decreases the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Your cardiologist and gastroenterologist should work together to... Read more Chevron

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 01/28/2009, comments (0)

Green Tea and IBD

Drinking green tea is not a new past time. In fact, individuals have enjoyed drinking green tea for over 5,000 years. However, in the past several years, green tea is increasingly being studied as an agent with the potential to reduce inflammation, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. Green tea is made from the dried leaves of... Read more Chevron

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