"Colonoscopy is considered the gold-standard when screening for colorectal cancer," says gastroenterologist Dr. Brian McGee, MD. "It’s a safe procedure that is the only cancer screening tool that can ...

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease in which the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum become inflamed. It is characterized by diarrhea, abdominal pain and blood in the stool.

Aim: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) based colonography represents a new imaging tool which has mainly been investigated for polyp screening. To evaluate this approach for patients with inflammatory ...

A breakdown of Crohn’s disease, its symptoms, causes, and long-term impact on health. Explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and complications.

A sigmoidoscopy examines the lower colon, while a colonoscopy views the entire colon. Colonoscopy requires full prep; sigmoidoscopy has less prep.

Guselkumab is the first and only interleukin-23 inhibitor that offers both subcutaneous and intravenous induction options for moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease.

New treatments for Crohn's disease being studied The University of New Mexico Hospital also specializes in Crohn's care for children.

Living with Crohn’s disease While Crohn’s disease presents significant challenges, modern medical advances have greatly improved the outlook for people with this condition.

People with Crohn's disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a ...

How to reduce the number of colonoscopies and improve follow-up for patients with Crohn's disease by Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MDIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a combination of digestive symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and changes in bowel ...

Crohn’s disease isn’t just about digestion. From joint pain to vision issues, its hidden symptoms affect the body in unexpected ways.