Stomach and Digestive - Original Articles

If you have Crohn s disease, you are probably already familiar with what it s like to have a colonoscopy. Physicians use this procedure to diagnose bowel disease and it s invaluable in screening for colon and rectal cancer.

Identifying genetic markers for Crohn s disease blazing way for new treatment options.

If you have been using Crohn s disease as an excuse not to exercise, you will have to find a new excuse. Studies show that appropriate exercises are beneficial, even if you have Crohn s.

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.

You don t have to go it alone.

Planning meals does not have to be a complicated or onerous task.

Are you at higher risk for cancer because of your genes?

Alternative medicine increasingly popular with Crohn s and other diseases

Those achy muscles are not all in your head.

This microbe could pose a problem for your condition.

Managing disease complications eases symptoms

Although they are different diseases, Celiac and Crohn s share similar symptoms and characteristics.

Don't let your chronic illness ruin your love life.

Feeling fatigued? If you have Crohn s disease, you re not alone.

You may be at higher risk, but there are ways you can protect yourself.

If caught early, colon cancer has a very high cure rate. Learn what signs to look for.

Learn more about how cholesterol-lowering drugs (known as statins) may be beneficial to Crohn's patients.

Learn more about prebiotics can do for your digestive health.

Find how out these two stomach conditions are related.

Raw food diets may be more than just a passing trend.

Studies suggest a strong link between Crohn's disease and psoriasis.

Crohn s disease shares symptoms, treatment and possibly causes, with many other illnesses, including fibromyalgia.

Relief for Crohn's disease may be as near as your kitchen cupboard

Many Crohn's patients are deficient in magnesium. If this is the case for you, find out what this could mean for your health.

Learn about the connection between vaccines and this prominent bowel disease.

Osteoporosis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease often go hand in hand.

If you suffer from a range of uncomfortable gastrointestinal symptoms every time you eat foods containing wheat, rye, malt, barley and oats, a gluten allergy could be to blame for your distress.