Having an ostomy now is much different than it used to be. Obviously, nobody wants to have this procedure, but if there is a medical condition, and you have to have this procedure, the equipment ...

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large ...

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can cause stomach cramps. Most people with Crohn’s experience frequent and severe cramps during a flare-up, but they can ...

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both inflammatory bowel diseases with similar symptoms. However, some key differences include the areas they affect, diagnostic tools, and treatment plans.

Gaylyn Henderson, MPH, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 14 and lives with a permanent ileostomy. She founded the organization Gutless and Glamorous with the mission of empowering those ...

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, long-term medical condition. It's a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC can cause inflammation and ulcers in the lining of your colon (large ...

The most frequently described laparoscopic operations for the management of patients with IBD are restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis and ileocolic resection for Crohn's disease.

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive system. Both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), not to be mistaken for ...