People who have pro-inflammatory diets are up to three times more likely to have moderate-to-severe IBD, according to a new ...

NSAIDs have an inhibitory effect on the protective prostaglandins, and they uncouple mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in the mucosal enterocytes. Both of these factors can lead to increased ...

Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Key Takeaways Ulcerative colitis can cause symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, abdominal ...

The terms irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be confusing, since both refer to digestive system conditions that share some similar symptoms. However, their ...

Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Mouth Sores? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is a chronic (lasting and persistent) condition that mainly affects the colon, part ...

Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), impacts millions worldwide. The disease is chronic and highly ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during pregnancy can lead to complications for individuals who are pregnant and the fetus. Timing conception during remission and preventing or managing flare-ups can ...

Researchers have identified the nerve pathways responsible for pain signals from the bowel to the brain, paving the way for ...

Although the treatment landscape for inflammatory bowel disease has evolved substantially in recent decades, the ...

New research shows that smoking alters gut microbes in a way that reduces inflammation in ulcerative colitis. The discovery hints at future treatments that harness bacteria or metabolites instead of ...

A global consensus overrides fear of harming the fetus and makes some novel recommendations for the use of medication during ...