You know the main symptoms of inflammatory bowel diseases. But did you know that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis-- both of which are IBDs -- can trigger problems elsewhere in your body? They ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for several conditions that affect the intestinal tract. IBD happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in the intestines.

Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) starts in the gut, it doesn’t always stay there. According to a 2015 study in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Disease, up to 47% of people with IBD will ...

Advanced therapies reduce bowel urgency in nearly half of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, new research finds.

Michelle Pickens’ symptoms escalated in college. At the time, she was throwing up at least once a day, and experiencing frequent nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. Juggling classes ...

Overall, the reviewers wrote, most IBD therapies “appear safe and effective when used in chronic kidney disease, including on renal replacement therapy, particularly biologic therapies.” However, they ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition that currently does not have a cure. However, certain lifestyle measures, such as keeping an IBD journal, can help you track symptoms, identify ...

We also explore how periods affect IBD itself, the effects of IBD medications and periods, additional effects of IBD on reproductive health, and frequently asked questions. Research has yet to ...

Share on Pinterest A recent study shows that a common red food dye could cause intestinal inflammation and trigger inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Rebecca Aldama/EyeEm/Getty Images In a recent study ...

Inflammatory bowel disease, in which the immune system attacks the gut, is a painful chronic condition that affects three million Americans. Rates of IBD are rising, and there’s currently no cure. IBD ...