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Tips for coping with IBD fatigue
By Alexa Federico Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can vary quite a bit, from typical gastrointestinal (GI) pains to joint pain. One of the most commonly experienced symptoms is fatigue. Many people will still experience fatigue even when their GI symptoms are in remission. This level of fatigue makes it difficult to keep up with a […]
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5 Common mistakes that can make ulcerative colitis worse
By Meghan Rabbitt When you live with ulcerative colitis (UC), you know that symptoms can return even if you’ve been in remission—and even if you’re doing everything you can to avoid a flare. Yet there are a number of missteps you might not even realize you’re making that can worsen your condition, says Matilda Hagan, M.D., co-director for […]
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Sarcopenia and vitamin D deficiency in patients with Crohn’s disease: Pathological conditions that should be linked together
Excerpt: Introduction Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic and progressive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that has a high impact on a patient’s quality of life. It is well known that all segments of the gastrointestinal tract can be affected by CD, mainly the terminal ileum and colon. Inflammation is generally segmental, asymmetrical, and transmural. Although […]
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Why everyone with IBD should be offered therapy
By Jenna Farmer. When I think back to the day I received a diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, there are a few memories that stick out in my mind. The doctor handing me medication without really explaining what it was. Googling Crohn’s disease in my sedated, half-awake state, because I really knew nothing about the disease. Mostly, […]
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Natural remedies for inflammation
Written by Zawn Villines. What is inflammation? Inflammation is part of the body’s natural response to illness. It causes blood vessels to dilate, which allows more white and red blood cells to reach areas of the body that are damaged. In the short term, inflammation is helpful. Acute inflammation helps the body heal from things such […]
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Questions people with ulcerative colitis may have about biologics
By Korin Miller For some people with ulcerative colitis, biologics are important for managing many painful symptoms, like diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fevers. First, here’s a little refresher on why these symptoms occur in the first place. Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease, causes inflammation and ulcers in your colon and rectum; your specific symptoms may vary depending on where […]
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International perspectives on management of inflammatory bowel disease
Abstract Background Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are complex disorders with multiple comorbidities. We conducted international patient and physician surveys to evaluate current experiences and perceptions of patients with CD or UC and physicians who treat IBD. Methods The IBD Global Assessment of Patient and Physician Unmet Need […]
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Ulcerative colitis narrative global survey findings
Abstract Background The Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Narrative is a global patient and physician survey aimed at identifying the impact of UC and comparing and contrasting perceptions of UC burden and management approaches. Methods Surveys of patients with UC (self-reported diagnosis; n = 2100) and physicians (n = 1254) were completed across 10 countries by The […]
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Tips for surviving your first PillCam
By Jenna Farmer Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) isn’t a new condition, the scientific developments surrounding it are constantly changing. Along with new treatments, new procedures have also been created to help with the diagnostic and monitoring process of IBD patients. One of these is a PillCam, a nifty piece of technology that’s particularly useful for those […]
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Things to do when you’re feeling defeated by inflammatory bowel disease
Finding your perfect treatment and lifestyle combination is like putting together a puzzle. Finding a piece that fits is exciting, but sometimes it feels like you try piece after piece that does not fit. A few of these “puzzle pieces” are: finding a treatment plan that works long term figuring out the best diet for […]
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