Treating Stomach Pain with Crohn’s DiseaseThere is no one-size-fits-all treatment for Crohn’s disease, but managing stomach pain can be achieved through medication, changing diets, and stress reduction. Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel illness that affects your gastrointestinal tract. The symptoms include stomach pain, cramps, and bloating. The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation explains that GI symptoms may be caused by a variety of […]
How Close Are We to a Cure for Crohn’s Disease?
Is There a Cure for Crohn’s Disease? Currently, there is no cure for Crohn’s disease, but more recent medications are assisting in improving quality of life and prolonging remission periods. Scientists are working hard to find ways to prevent and even cure the disease. They’re developing treatments aimed at symptoms as well as searching for possible cures. Some […]
7 Ways to Help Yourself During a Flare-Up of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
During an IBD flare-up, managing stress, taking time off work, and other self-care practices can help. But severe flare-ups may need medical attention. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis […]
IBS and Weight Gain or Loss
Both weight gain and weight loss can be side effects of IBS. Certain foods and lifestyle habits may help manage IBS symptoms and maintain a healthy weight. What is […]
How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy
Preparing for a colonoscopy means you’ll likely need to cut out fiber in the days leading up to your appointment and switch to a clear liquid diet starting the […]
What is an Anti-Inflammatory Diet and How to Follow it
Eating certain foods and avoiding others may help reduce and prevent inflammation. Anti-inflammatory foods include fruits, vegetables, and fatty fish. Inflammation is your body’s way of protecting itself […]
How to Calm Down and Manage Stomach Pain from Crohn’s Disease
Managing Stomach Pain with Crohn’s Disease There’s no universal treatment for Crohn’s disease, but some ways to manage stomach pain include medications, dietary changes, and stress relief. Crohn’s […]
Types of Diets and Tips on What to Eat with IBS
Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often involves cutting back on certain carbs, keeping an eye on fiber intake, and choosing low-fat foods. For some people, IBS symptoms—like stomach […]
Medications for People with Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that mainly affects the large intestine, especially the colon. It might be caused by […]
6 Complementary Therapies for Crohn’s That Work
Complementary therapies, like exercise and making sure you get enough of certain vitamins, might help support your overall health when you have Crohn’s disease and even ease some of your […]