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- Breastfeeding and IBD - Preventing IBD with BreastfeedingCreated: Thu Jul 17 18:39:42 2008
Can breastfeeding an infant help protect him from developing inflammatory bowel disease?… - College and IBD - Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseCreated: Wed Jul 16 19:39:01 2008
For students with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a good cafeteria plays a part in staying healthy at college. Learn more about nutrition and inflammatory bowel disease. … - Causes of Mucus in the Stool - Passing MucusUpdated: Mon Jul 14 00:21:15 2008
Stool normally contains a small amount of mucus, but passing stools with visible amounts of mucus can be from a variety of causes. When should you call your doctor when you see mucus in your stool?… - Medication Side Effects IndexUpdated: Fri Jul 11 01:32:51 2008
Links to lists of side effects for drugs commonly used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome… - Differences Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease - Diagnos…Updated: Fri Jul 11 01:30:16 2008
The two primary forms of IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, share many symptoms, but are treated very differently medically and surgically. Read about the many differences between these t… - Colorectal Surgeon - Colon and Rectal SpecialistUpdated: Fri Jul 11 01:18:45 2008
A colorectal surgeon has a particular interest in diseases of the colon and rectum. To become proficient in the treatment and management of these conditions, a colorectal surgeon must undergo train… - Clear Liquid Diet - Full Liquid Diet - Lactose Free Diet - Low Fiber…Updated: Fri Jul 11 01:15:42 2008
Descriptions of clear liquid, full liquid, lactose free, and low fiber diets that physicians prescribe for inflammatory bowel disease or after abdominal surgery. Find out what foods are on them, an… - Anemia and IBD - Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseUpdated: Fri Jul 11 01:13:14 2008
People with intestinal diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, who do not absorb iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid from food may develop anemia… - Important Facts About IBS - Irritable Bowel SyndromeUpdated: Fri Jul 11 01:10:23 2008
With all the uncertainties that surround irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), it's important to take stock of what we do know about this functional disorder… - Side Effects of Prednisone - Lessening Prednisone Side EffectsUpdated: Fri Jul 11 01:04:27 2008
How prednisone works in treating IBD, what are its side effects, and how they can be lessened… - Risks of Colon Cancer - Preventing Colon CancerUpdated: Fri Jul 11 01:01:40 2008
Studies have shown that along with regular screening, there are changes you can make to your lifestyle that may decrease your risk of developing colon cancer… - Holiday Recipes for IBS - Eating and IBSUpdated: Fri Jul 11 00:58:46 2008
Some tips and tricks about food and eating during the holiday season for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)… - Hypnotherapy as a Treatment for IBS - Hypnosis for IBSUpdated: Fri Jul 11 00:56:03 2008
Hypnosis is being used in the UK as a treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome - and it's successful… - Cirrhosis of the Liver - Liver DiseaseUpdated: Fri Jul 11 00:53:27 2008
Information about the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis and treatment of cirrhosis of the liver… - Top 5 Herbal TeasUpdated: Tue Jul 8 19:34:20 2008
The Top 5 Herbal Teas from your About.com Guide to IBD… - Local Health Care ResourcesUpdated: Sun Jun 29 14:38:11 2008
Links to local health care resources in the United States… - Diagnostic Tests - ColonoscopyUpdated: Sun Jun 29 13:03:22 2008
What is a colonoscopy? Get information about colonscopies, including what a colonoscopy is used for, how to prepare for one, how it's done, and the risks involved… - IBD and Death - Can You Die From IBDCreated: Sun Jun 29 12:07:17 2008
Can you die from IBD? Is inflammatory bowel disease fatal? IBD, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic gastrointestinal conditions, but can they kill you? … - Diarrhea Caused By Antibiotics - Adverse Effects of AntibioticsUpdated: Thu Jun 26 15:26:35 2008
Taking a course of antibiotics for an infection might cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea, a common condition that is easily treated… - NSAIDs - NSAIDs and IBDUpdated: Thu Jun 26 15:25:00 2008
It's now known that certain pain medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) can have a serious and harmful effect on people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)…