A new study led by Mayo Clinic researchers has found that ulcerative colitis patients had a 41 percent reduction in colectomy after a year when treated with infliximab, according to a study published in the October 2009 issue of Gastroenterology . read more
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aris Purnell moderator of the ostomy website’s discussion forum will be participating in the threeday 210mile ride and blogging about his experiences before during and after the event.Get Your Guts in Gear GYGIG seeks to empower the ostomy Crohn’s and colitis communities while raising money for nonprofit organizations that support patients and educate the public about inflammatory bowel disease IBD…
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which can appear as either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease , damages the lining of the digestive tract and leads to abdominal cramps, incomplete digestion and nutritional deficiencies. Previous research on IBD gave researchers reason to suspect that the CD39 gene, which is involved with inflammatory responses and immunity, may play a role in IBD. Researchers at Harvard University, led by Simon Robson, found further evidence for this gene’s involvement w
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The causes of colon cancer symptoms are quite unpleasant. Small tumors develop along the walls of the colon, which causes seeping and bleeding. This may cause blood to be mixed with bowel movements. If carcinoid tumors grow large enough, then one’s belly may stick out and the abdomen may hurt severely. In rare cases, the bowel may tear or contents of the bowel may leak into the pelvis area, causing inflammation, infection, weight loss and vomiting. If detected early through a colonoscopy procedu
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by Allan Jones Research from around the world has shown that foods, herbs, supplements and lifestyle changes can help and hinder acid reflux. Splitting meals is also a great way to help aid in the digestive process. Following these more natural paths have proven to be even more effective than antacids, where millions of sufferers report more serious symptoms because of their overuse. Creating home remedies for acid reflux in infants and adults is not always effective and may result in the wa
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