Rectal Bleeding...Rectal bleeding can be a sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or its complications. Bleeding in the digestive tract presents in a...
Perianal Disease...Perianal disease may be the first sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Perianal disease is...
Diarrhea...Diarrhea is defined as loose, watery stool that occurs more than 3 times per day. Diarrhea that lasts for 4 weeks or...
Toxic Megacolon...Toxic megacolon is a severe, life-threatening complication of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the two major forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). When...
Inflammation...Inflammation is a key feature of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The two main forms of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis...
What is an Abscess?...A potential complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an abscess. An abscess is a collection of pus. Abscesses form when inflammation...
When "Hot Girl Summer" is Really "IBD Girl Summer"...For some people, summer is the most glorious time of the year. School's out, the beach awaits, fresh foods are plentiful, and...reactionscomments
Mucosal Damage...Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes ongoing (chronic) inflammation. This damages the walls of your intestine. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (UC) are...
What Is Crohn’s Disease?...Crohn’s disease is 1 of the 2 main types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn’s is a chronic condition in which inflammation...
What Is Ulcerative Colitis?...Ulcerative colitis is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease. It affects some or all of the large intestine, also known as your colon...
Indeterminate Colitis...Indeterminate colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Doctors use the term “indeterminate colitis” when you have signs of both...
Acai Smoothie Bowl...I am a huge fan of acai smoothie bowls. They are fresh, delicious, easy to digest, and packed with essential nutrients. Also, they're...reactionscomments
Fear of Being Discharged From My Gastroenterologist...I recently had a conversation with my gastroenterologist that really put the fear of the universe in me. I’ve had the same...reactions5comments
The Warning Signs of Crohn's Disease...When I was first diagnosed with Crohn's disease, I never really thought of anything beyond my digestive symptoms. And, naively, that they...reactions4comments
Crohn's Flare on Your Vulva...I am 31 years old, and I was diagnosed with Crohn’s when I was 25. I was recently put on an extensive...reactions2comments
What Women Don't Share About Crohn's...I am a huge advocate of speaking about my disease. Since being diagnosed in 2009, I have shared my high and low points...reactionscomments
Everything You Need to Know About Vaginal Crohn's...We all know Crohn's disease can impact every part of our body. From achy joints to sore skin, the manifestations of irritable...reactions4comments
Need a Manicure? How Crohn's Disease Affects Your Nails...I've always had long, strong, and healthy nails but only recently have I noticed they've changed. Part of this has been from...reactions1comment
What to Expect: Iron Infusions...Iron deficiency anemia is a symptom I've experienced with Crohn’s disease. Lack of iron is actually quite common in healthy people, so...reactions14comments
Foods That Help With Iron Deficiency Anemia...Since I was a child, I've always struggled with slight anemia. I remember going in for my annual check-up before school would...reactions11comments