It can be overwhelming to receive a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition which refers to the chronic diseases that can cause inflammation in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

New ECCO dietary therapy guidelines for IBD clarify the role of enteral nutrition, Mediterranean diet, supplements, and RD ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD You may qualify for disability benefits through Social Security if you have IBD.Accommodations can help you manage IBD-related challenges while working or ...

Crohn’s and UC affect the GI tract differently. Crohn’s impacts the whole tract, while UC is limited to the colon. Learn the ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

What Is Infusion for Ulcerative Colitis? If your doctor has recommended infusion therapy, this is probably because standard treatment hasn’t helped relieve symptoms caused by moderate-to-severe ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After enduring years of severe gastrointestinal distress that made him want to stay home and close to a bathroom, Joseph Beinlich ...

Active IBD in older adults is linked to higher odds of cognitive decline over 1 year, and deficits in delayed recall signal an increased risk for active disease.