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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Collection


General Overview Inflammatory bowel diseases are long-lasting diseases that cause irritation and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common disorders are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Overview: inflammatory bowel disease Ulcerative colitis Crohn's disease InDepth Find answers in our in-depth report on inflammatory bowel disease: What is inflammatory bowel disease? What are the risk factors? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How is it treated? What are the screening tests? How can I reduce my risk? What questions should I ask my healthcare provider about inflammatory bowel disease? Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures Surgical procedures for inflammatory bowel disease Preventing Inflammatory Bowel Disease Slippery elm The dried inner bark of the slippery-elm tree was a favorite of many Native American tribes, and was subsequently adopted by European colonists. Slippery elm was used as a treatment for sore throat, coughs, dryness of the lungs, skin inflammations, wounds, and irritation of the digestive tract.		Special Topics Irritable bowel syndrome: strategies for managing a complex condition Irritable bowel syndrome doesn't easily fit into the traditional medical model. Researchers have not yet come up with a coherent scientific explanation, let alone a cause, for its debilitating symptoms. This means that there is no cure or even a comprehensive treatment. The best that doctors can offer is management of symptoms, one at a time. When your child has inflammatory bowel disease Your child is adjusting to medications, diet, and lifestyle changes to manage his disease. But some of the greatest challenges he faces are social and emotional challenges. Find out what you can do to help. Related Conditions Acute abdominal pain Acute diarrhea Celiac disease Irritable bowel syndrome Peptic ulcer Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition) Inflammatory bowel disease Resources Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America http://www.ccfa.org National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases http://www.niddk.nih.gov

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