Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease-related colorectal cancer risk is raised by chronic inflammation and immunosuppressive therapy. The review was conducted by Dr. Laurent Beaugerie from Hôpital Saint-Antoine in Paris and Dr. Steven H. Itzkowitz from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In the news release, the researchers said, “Among the chronic inflammatory diseases that often require ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) recurrence is linked with depression and anxiety symptoms. Lead researcher Antonina Mikocka-Walus said, “It thus seems prudent to recommend that screening for common mental disorders and referring for psychological/psychiatric treatment should be included in standard IBD care.” The author reported, “The relationship of depression and anxiety with disease activity in IBD ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in women raises cervical cancer and dysplasia risk, making screening essential. The study was published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Study author, Professor Tine Jess said, “Our research shows that patients with IBD, specifically Crohn’s disease, are at increased risk for developing cervical cancer, even when undergoing the recommended screening. These ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and ulcerative colitis are associated with liver disease. Liver disease can be quite common in IBD, as researchers believe they share many of the same pathogens. Anything we consume passes through the liver, in a process somewhat similar to that of a processing plant. The liver helps the body break down ...click here to read more

Celiac disease and Crohn’s disease are two common inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that not only share common symptoms but also part of their genetic background. In both celiac disease and Crohn’s disease there is inflammation of the intestines but how that inflammation is triggered differs. Celiac disease is intolerance to gluten and so when a ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may share symptoms but are not the same. Both illnesses present symptoms of altered bowel habits along with abdominal discomfort and pain. In irritable bowel syndrome functions of the bowel become affected and in irritable bowel disease there are changes to the bowel including mucosal or ...click here to read more

Mental health and quality of life for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be achieved through mindfulness training and meditation, according to new findings. In the report, Dr. David Castle concluded, “Our study provides support for the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a tailored mindfulness-based group intervention for patients with IBD.” A mindfulness-based stress ...click here to read more

Changes have recently been made in colorectal cancer screening guidelines suggested for aging seniors. Colorectal cancer is estimated to claim the lives of up to 50,000 Americans this year alone. An effective way to reduce fatalities linked with colon cancer is through preventative screening. New research argues that scheduling colonoscopy screenings for seniors every five ...click here to read more