Crohn's Disease - Treatments

When Angelia began experiencing extreme digestive issues, she refused to give up until she recieved a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Although there's no known cure for Crohn's disease, these tips may help patients to manage their symptoms.

You've probably heard about the benefits of a colon cleanse, but here's what researchers and scientific evidence have to say about this trend.

Although there is no known medical cure for Crohn's disease yet, researchers are getting close. A gene linked to a protein involved in the immunity and the inflammatory process may pave the way.

Depression is one of the most common complications in people with chronic illness, occurring in up to one-third of chronically ill patients. Learn how to manage your symptoms with these tips.

Not all bacteria are bad: They can positively contribute to the digestive process. But too much good bacteria can also be unhealthy. That's why, when your bacteria balance gets out of whack, you can develop dysbiosis. Discover the symptoms, causes, and treatments for this condition.

The very idea of using worms to treat intestinal diseases may be enough to turn your stomach. But studies, in which parasitic worms are used to battle disorders like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are showing promising results.

This small study might prove that a supplement can be the next breakthrough treatment to your worst heartburn symptoms.

While it may be embarrassing to talk about, don't hesitate to tell your doctor about any symptoms of bowel incontinence you may be experiencing. Good treatments are available to improve, if not completely correct, the problem.

Massage therapy may be helpful in relieving stress, which can disrupt the digestive process and aggravate IBS symptoms. It may also help alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with other digestive disorders.

Enteropathic arthritis, a chronic illness that is one of a family of diseases known as spondylarthritides, is associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Blood in the stools can be a frightening to see. Some causes of bloody stools are harmless, while other causes can lead to colon cancer. If you notice blood or color changes in your stool, it might be time to see a doctor.

This procedure is an innovative way of detecting stomach conditions that may cause you discomfort. Here's what you need to do to prepare for the test and what happens once the test is over.

Short bowel syndrome refers to a group of problems associated with the poor absorption of nutrients that usually occurs in people who have had half or more of their small intestine surgically removed. So can people with this short bowel syndrome live normal lives?

Diarrhea. Abdominal pain. Fever. Dehydration. If you've ever suffered from something called pouchitis, you're all too familiar with these symptoms. Here, learn how to manage this painful condition.

Scientists are saying that those with IBD may be 16 times more likely to suffer from dangerous blood clots.

A recent study may be shedding light on a new remedy for IBD.

While there are no known cures for Crohn's disease, there are many therapies available to help reduce symptoms and even prompt long-term remissions. One of the most effective options? Exercise.

Learn why Crohn's affects your appearance, plus get tips on how to look like a picture of health.

Aspirin and certain other pain medications can actually make Crohn's symptoms worse.

Who hasn't had a stomachache? Find out what causes them.

Learn more about a scientific discovery that may change the face of treatment for patients with certain bowel diseases.

Don’t let myths about Crohn’s hamper you from doing the things you love or making sound health decisions.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews the safety of autoimmune disorder drugs.

New latest in Crohn's research is offering alternatives to millions of Crohn’s sufferers.

Depression--it’s not all in your head and it does matter.

Is there proof behind the theory? Find out here.

If your doctor has recommended an ostomy, here’s what you need to know.

There are many types of surgical procedures physicians can perform to treat people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Here’s what you need to know about J pouch surgery.