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Help a Child with UC Prep for Bathroom Emergencies

Kids with UC need to go to school, play with friends, and do all the normal things that are part of growing up. Some nonprofits like the Crohn’s an...

Complications of Crohn's Disease

Anal fissures from Crohn’s most often appear on the side of your anus, instead of the back or front. Your doctor will usually be able to diagnose y...

Cure for Crohns: How Close is It?

Dr. Kirsner taught me that all research needs to come back to the patient. When I started medical school at the University of Chicago, my grandmoth...

What Causes Crohns Disease?

For some reason, though, people with Crohn's disease have an immune system that reacts inappropriately. The immune system may be defending the body...

What Causes UC in Children?

When your child has ulcerative colitis (UC), parts of their large intestine -- the rectum and colon -- become inflamed. Young people who smoke, or ...

Ulcerative Colitis: Find Your Trigger Foods

Bake or stew vegetables rather than eating them raw or lightly cooked. Lactose is the main, natural sugar in milk and other dairy products. If you'...

Take Control of Ulcerative Colitis Flares

You might worry about when your ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms will strike. You could have a flare if you skip a dose -- even if you don’t have s...

Facts About Ischemic Colitis

Ischemic colitis is inflammation in your large intestine, or colon. Those long-lasting conditions result from a problem with your immune system, no...

When You're New to Crohn's Disease

Because it affects so many parts of your life, it's important to choose a doctor you’re comfortable with. Which hospital or treatment center does t...

Crohn's Disease Health Center

Crohn's treatment consists of lifestyle changes, such as exercise and a healthy diet, as well as over-the-counter antidiarrhetics and prescription ...

Creating a Crohn's Disease Diet Plan

If you have Crohn's disease, you probably have found that certain foods trigger your intestinal symptoms, especially when the disease flares. Most ...

X-Ray Exams of The Digestive Tract for Crohns Disease

Your doctor can choose from many imaging tests to help them diagnose and keep track of your Crohn’s disease. Carefully follow the pre- test directi...