A middle-aged woman with a 6-year history of stable inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presented with progressively worsening abdominal pain, increased stool frequency and rectal bleeding. Colonoscopy ...

Diagnosing Crohn's disease can involve multiple tests, including imaging and lab tests, to identify inflammation in the digestive tract. A colonoscopy and other endoscopic examinations help healthcare ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

By: Dr Prateik Poddar Living with persistent digestive problems can be frightening, confusing and exhausting. Many patients ...

Picture this common clinical scenario: A patient has chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Blood and stool tests point to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But which one -- Crohn's ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the intestines. Photo: Getty Images Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition of the intestinal tract that continues to puzzle medical ...

Ulcers in the colon are usually due to a condition like inflammatory bowel disease or an infection. But some medications or procedures can also cause colon ulcers. A colon ulcer is an open sore that ...