IBD Archives

Upset Bowels (Diarrhea, Cramping, Gas, Pain) Causes

The odd upset of the bowels are not uncommon. We all suffer with a bowel upset at some point or the other in life. For most people it is short-lived and recovery is quick, often within a few days. For others, these upset bowels can last for years or even a lifetime. Understanding what is occurring in the bowels, and the >> Read More ...

Irritable Colon (Large Intestine) Meaning, Causes, Symptoms

The colon is the last part of the large intestine where stool is formed and stored until it is passed out with a bowel movement. As with any organ, the colon can become diseased and its functioning disrupted. This may sometimes be referred to as an irritated colon, although this is not a specific medical term. The >> Read More ...

Crohn’s Disease vs Ulcerative Colitis Differences and Cancer Risk

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is estimated to affect about 1 to 2 million Americans. It not only affects a person’s quality of life but one type of IBD is also be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Despite its name, inflammatory bowel disease may not only affect the bowels (small or large >> Read More ...

Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease Dangerous? IBD Complications

Inflammatory bowel disease is a serious gastrointestinal condition. It mainly affects the large intestine and specifically the colon but can also involve any other part of the gut, from the mouth to the rectum. Apart from the debilitating symptoms of IBD, especially during flareups, this disease can also progress to >> Read More ...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

The alimentary tract extends from the mouth to the anus. Most of the length of this tract is made up on the bowels, namely the small intestine and large intestine. The small intestine is divided into three parts – duodenum (leading from the stomach), jejunum and ileum (leading to the large intestine). The large >> Read More ...

Thin Stools (Pencil Thin Bowel Movement) Causes

Changes in color, consistency and frequency of bowel movements are often considered as symptoms of various diseases. For example, black bowel movement, watery stool or passing stool more then 3 times a day would be considered abnormal for most people. However, the thickness of stool is almost never considered unless the >> Read More ...

What is Crohn’s Disease – Pain, Diet, Surgery, Living With CD

What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and may affect any part of the gut, especially the colon and the last part of the small intestine. It usually occurs with nausea, low-grade fever, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Crohn’s disease may be mild and may >> Read More ...