Articles related to "Crohns Disease"

This staple of East Indian cuisine can reduce inflammation in some patients with gastrointestinal disorders.

Crohn's disease shares symptoms in common with various other bowel problems, so can be a difficult diagnosis to make. Blood tests, colonoscopy and imaging may be needed.

Crohn's disease has no cure at present, but the symptoms can be treated and prevented by diet changes and treatments targeting inflammation and the immune system.

This article covers the most common complications seen in Crohn's disease, and the surgical treatment of obstruction, fistulas and inflamed bowel.

The early autumn berry harvest is not only good for eating but health too. Vitamins abound in these plentiful and freely harvested berries and medicinal uses are common.

The symptoms of Crohn's disease are caused by inflammation of the lining of the digestive system, though the causes of the inflammation are not yet fully understood.

Many people with gut conditions cannot tolerate a diet high in fat. Providing turkey stuffing, tasty veg and mulled wine jellies that are low in fat keeps everyone happy.

Red eye is a common problem, usually with an allergic or infectious cause. In some cases, it is a sign of a more serious medical condition requiring further assessment.

Good reliable support can be the key for those with Ulcerative Colitis.

Diarrhoea is common in adults due to intestinal infection or medical conditions affecting the gut. This article discusses acute and chronic diarrhoea and its causes.

Having an ileostomy or colostomy is understandably daunting for many patients, but modern ostomy appliances are designed to be unobtrusive, odour-free and easy to use.

20% of the U.S. population suffer silently from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Control can be gained by utilizing a series of 8 steps tailored by individuals themselves.

Selenium supplements may increase serum cholesterol levels as much as 10 percent, according to a new study out of Warwick Medical School.

Ankylosing spondylitis is a spondyloarthropathy that resembles arthritis. Treatment is needed to avoid bamboo spine and other spinal deformities.

The eye inflammation of uveitis can become a serious problem if left untreated. To prevent glaucoma, cataracts or even blindness, prompt assessment by a doctor is needed.