Article updated and reviewed by Christian D. Stone, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine on May 19, 2005.
Inflammatory bowel disease is a name given to a group of
Most often, doctors divide IBD into two groups:
Weight fluctuations are very common in patients with IBD. This can be very frustrating for patients in a society that is so weight... Read more »
I have Crohn's disease and am constantly having cramping and diarrhea after meals. What can I do? There are certain dietary tips that... Read more »
The foods you eat can make such a difference in your overall health and long-term well-being. Take, for instance, the anti-inflammatory... Read more »
Some patients with inflammatory bowel disease have significant symptoms outside of the gastrointestinal tract. These extra-intestinal... Read more »
There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very... Read more »
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are twice as likely to have pregnancy complications, a new study says. Researchers report that study... Read more »
Of all the questions people email me with, "What can I eat?" is near the top of the list. And, unfortunately, there is no easy answer I can give. But... Read more »
Q. I’ve been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. What can you tell me about it, and what my treatment might be like?A. Inflammatory breast... Read more »
As I sat across from my gastroenterologist in his private office in July 1998 I felt scared, anxious, and exhausted. Two weeks before I'd had my... Read more »
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What Is It? Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. It is the most common serious infection among... Read more »
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that typically effects the small intestine.... Read more »