Inflammatory Bowel Question and Answer

Medical experts from Harvard University answer common questions about inflammatory bowel disease.

QUESTION: Ibuprofen and Colon Cancer
Is it true that 100 mg daily of ibuprofen can prevent or slow the possible progression of ulcerative colitis into colon cancer?
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QUESTION: Low Residue Diet
What is a low residue diet?
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QUESTION: Ask The Doctor (08-23-2007)
I am a 47-year-old female recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease. I do not appear to have a severe case; however, I have noticed more low back pain ? I've had back problems in the past ? along with pain sometimes going down my thigh that moves into my buttocks or pelvic area. Could this be related to the Crohn's?
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QUESTION: Collagenous Colitis
What is collagenous colitis?
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QUESTION: Ulcerative Colitis
What can be done to reduce flare-ups of ulcerative colitis?
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