Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Norovirus 2016 update: Stomach flu affects Laguna Middle School and cruise ship in Silja Symphony. Laguna Middle School in San Luis Obispo, California, has cancelled its annual grade eight dance after 80 students fell ill with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping. One teacher was also affected. After testing, it was confirmed that all those who ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis progression and development have been found to be linked to “creeping fat.” Researcher Charalabos Pothoulakis said, “A well-appreciated feature of IBD [inflammatory bowel disease], especially longstanding Crohn’s disease, is intra-abdominal fat, also known as ‘creeping fat,’ which wraps around the intestine. However, it’s not clear whether this fat is protective ...click here to read more

In multiple sclerosis (MS), constipation is a common symptom. A nuisance anyone can experience in their everyday life, constipation is yet another one in the spectrum of uncomfortable symptoms associated with MS. Multiple sclerosis patients often suffer from chronic constipation and may go for days just not feeling “right”. Constipation is described as having two ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis risk was found to be associated with the long-term use of oral contraceptives. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are more common in women than men, and previous research has linked their occurrence with the use of birth control pills. The original 2012 study found clear ...click here to read more

In ulcerative colitis, patients are more concerned about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) complications than treatment side effects. Lead author of the study Corey A. Siegel said, “Patients with ulcerative colitis are often faced with complex decisions regarding treatment of their disease. Due to concerns about starting immune suppressant therapy, a significant amount of time is ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be reduced with exercise and physical activity. The findings come from the University of Gothenburg’s study, which included 102 patients. Half of the patients were randomly selected to increase their physical activity levels, while the other half maintained their usual lifestyle. Both groups received supportive phone calls from physiotherapists. ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease (CD) causes vitamin D deficiency, so inflammation may be reduced by raising vitamin D levels. Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine found that vitamin D absorption in Crohn’s disease patients is reduced, which results in a deficiency. The only way to determine vitamin D absorption in Crohn’s disease is with a vitamin ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and colon cancer can be treated with experimental breakthrough therapy. The findings come from UCLA where researchers have found a way to suppress the development of ulcerative colitis by using a chemical inhibitor capable of blocking an RNA molecule (microRNA-214) involved in the transmission of genetic information. High levels of microRNA-214 ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and anorexia nervosa may have a common origin. The findings from the study uncovered that all three disorders may be caused by antibodies to the body’s nerve cells mistaken for an infection. Dr. Jim Morrison, Dr. Sue Broughton, and Dr. Quenton Wessels, the authors of the study, ...click here to read more

Norovirus (stomach flu) cases have been seen in some American elementary schools, including Palm Beach Gardens elementary, and in San Jose. First, there were reported norovirus cases in Carmel Valley, California, where Sage Canyon School finally reopened after the stomach flu broke out. On May 27, the school was shut down when students and staff ...click here to read more

A gluten-free diet is recommended for celiac disease patients as a means to control the disease, but some studies have shown it may also benefit those living with rheumatoid arthritis. Susan Goodman, rheumatologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, explained, “We have studied it fairly extensively, and what becomes clear is that ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis and colon cancer risk has been found to be linked to certain proteins and sugars produced by the body. Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha (HNF4-alpha) plays a role in both inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis and colon cancer. Transcription factors like HNF4-alpha promote DNA transcription into RNA, which is then translated into proteins ...click here to read more

Celiac disease is linked to major depressive disorder and anxiety in adolescents. Jonathon Cordova, pediatric gastroenterologist at the University of Chicago Medical Center, said in a presentation, “Our interim analysis does suggest that a majority of adolescents living with celiac disease may have symptoms consistent with major depressive disorder. The quality of life is affected ...click here to read more

Celiac disease patients have been found to be taking popular probiotics with traces of gluten, according to research. Researchers at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) found that over half of probiotics are contaminated with traces of gluten. Probiotics are taken by many celiac patients to promote healthy gut flora even ...click here to read more