If the side effects alone weren't enough, there is now even more reason not to take antibiotics unless they are needed. The overuse of antibiotics has been linked to an increase in antibiotic resistance and now to an increase in IBD, specifically Crohn's disease (1, 2).
It isn't completely clear how the long term use of certain antibiotics can increase the risk for Crohn's disease but it may be due to the imbalance of gut bacteria that it can cause. Our guts have a host of bacteria that are...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease has long been thought to be a disease that only adults get. This is just not true anymore. Gastroenterologists... Read more »
If you have IBD then you've probably heard suggestions like conducting an elimination diet to help identify foods that might trigger your... Read more »
Children are the fastest growing population of Inflammatory Bowel Disease patients. Unfortunately many children can go years before they... Read more »
With the new school year about to begin there are many parents facing managing their child’s IBD while they are at school. Many... Read more »
I am a nutritionist and have a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Harding University. I also have some graduate work in Public Health... Read more »
I've been traveling this past week for business and to visit with some old friends. I know I've given some advice here and there about traveling but... Read more »
When I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease I quickly realized there would be physical effects of the illness as well as emotional effects.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs)Aminosalicylates contain the compound 5-aminosalicylic acid, or 5-ASA, which helps reduce inflammation. These drugs are used... Read more »
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