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Can Pregnancy Cause An Colitis Flare Up?
A reader asks Dr. Paul Donohue to explain what causes an ulcerative colitis flare. Dr. Donohue responds that many colitis patients experience cycles of flares (when symptoms act up) and remission (when symptoms are not present), but what sets off a flare is unknown, he says. Dr. Donohue also gives information on some of the best ways to treat ulcerative colitis, including common medications and surgical procedures that may help ease symptoms of the disease.
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Other Conditions to Consider When IBD Symptoms Flare
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Being Prepared for an IBD Flare
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Know What Triggers Your IBD Flares
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From Our Sources
Q&A: Reducing ulcerative colitis flare-ups
Dr. Steven E. Goldfinger at InteliHealth.com answers a reader's question about the best ways to reduce flare-ups of ulcerative colitis. Dr.... Read more »
Dealing with colitis flares in public
For patients with colitis, Crohn's, or irritable bowel syndrome, enduring a flare in public can be a struggle. But according to columnist Gary Davis,... Read more »
Surviving A Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare
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IBD flares affect pregnancy outcomes
The babies born to women who suffer an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) relapse during pregnancy may be smaller and delivered earlier than those born... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
To confirm a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, most patients will need to have either flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy. Both procedures involve... Read more »
Seven Common Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis
Cramping and Abdominal Pain Ulcerative Colitis affects the inner lining of the rectum and colon, causing it to wear away in spots and leave ulcers. This wear and tear on the digestive tract can cause severe abdominal cramping, pain and even...
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