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Atherosclerosis risk for ischemic colitis (inflammation of colon) and bowel disease

Ischemic colitis is when blood flow to the colon becomes reduced; therefore, atherosclerosis contribute to ischemic colitis by narrowing the arteries. This lack of blood flow to the colon limits the supply of oxygen for the cells in the digestive system. Ischemic colitis can be misdiagnosed as other digestive issues and can heal on its ...click here to read more

Colitis: Could precision editing of gut bacteria be a possible cure?

Researchers have recently found that colitis can be treated by the precision editing of gut bacteria. Precision editing was used on the gut’s bacterial population in a mouse model of colitis to lower or intercept the intensity of inflammation. This research was conducted at the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Sebastian Winter’s approach for treating ...click here to read more

Chronic idiopathic constipation: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Chronic idiopathic constipation refers to a gastrointestinal health condition in which a person has long-term symptoms of constipation without any identifiable cause, according to commonly used diagnostic testing. The term “idiopathic” is often used in the medical community in reference to a disease or condition that arises spontaneously or from an obscure or unknown cause. ...click here to read more

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What is the life expectancy of someone with Crohn’s disease?

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that can include serious complications. Here, we look at Crohn’s disease life expectancy. When someone has Crohn’s disease, the lining of the digestive system is inflamed. This inflammation can begin from the mouth but is commonly associated with the last section of the small intestine or the large ...click here to read more

Burning during and after diarrhea: Causes and how to stop burning diarrhea

Those that have experienced burning diarrhea already know how unpleasant it can be. If the thought of forceful bowel evacuation isn’t disheartening enough, add to that a burning sensation in the rectum or anus and you can roughly gauge the level of discomfort burning diarrhea sufferers face. Thankfully, burning diarrhea is not any more serious ...click here to read more

Simple remedies to get things moving again

The feeling and struggle of not being able to pass a bowel movement is not an enjoyable one. You feel bloated, sluggish, and in discomfort. There are several different reasons for constipation, some more serious than others. One thing is for certain: if you are struggling with constipation, you want to obtain relief quickly and ...click here to read more

Toxic megacolon: Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Toxic megacolon is a condition of a malfunctioning large intestine. Namely, the term megacolon implies the atypical dilation of the colon, while “toxic” indicates the severity of the problem. Often a complication of inflammatory bowel disease, toxic megacolon is a rare and life-threatening condition in which the large intestine quickly widens within a few days. ...click here to read more

Colonic inertia diet: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Colonic inertia is a disorder that can come with severe abdominal pain or bloating. It is best described as abnormal passage of stool. In some cases, the colon ceases to function normally. Also referred to as slow-transit constipation, colonic inertia means that a person has constant constipation along with abdominal discomfort. People who suffer from ...click here to read more

Cigarette smoking may directly cause inflammatory bowel disease: Study

Having bowel issues is never a pleasant experience, but for the most part, they tend to resolve on their own. However, there are people who have constant bowel issues, suffering from a condition called inflammatory bowel disease. IBD is an autoimmune disease of the gastrointestinal tract and is characterized by chronic inflammation that results in ...click here to read more