The cause for Crohn’s disease is yet to be found and this poses even a bigger problem for Crohn’s disease in infants. Crohn’s disease in infants causes the lining of the intestine to be inflamed. Usually this occurs in the small intestine or the ileum. However, it can affect the digestive tract in any region, ...
I have decided to tackle a subject here that can be hard for many to talk about,ulcerative colitis. This effects many Americans and can actually cause many lives to just stand still. The effects of ulcerative colitis can be embarrassing, and can keep many from doing everyday things. Ulcerative colitis is important to be diagnosed, ...
For over eight years now, I have lived with a medical problem that can be extremely uncomfortable if not monitored with a specific diet. Being the first in my family to be diagnosed with Diverticulosis, I assumed myself to be the least healthy as well as the most carefree when it comes to the pleasures ...
Blood in stool is a common symptom of ulcerative colitis, though it rarely happens with every bowel movement, and can have multiple causes. When you notice blood in stool, it can be incredibly alarming, especially if you’ve never seen it before or have no idea why it might be happening. Fortunately, however, such a condition ...
The Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of Hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid is a common condition. Fifty to seventy five percent of all Americans develop hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are defined as painful, swollen, inflamed veins located around the anus or lower rectum. They occur due to weakening of the muscles that support the blood vessels in the area. This weakening ...
Blood in a stool sample can come from any portion of the digestive tract. If it is found in or near the stomach, it might be digested. Closer to the anus, it may be varying shades of red to maroon in color. There are some fairly minor causes for this problem, according to the Mayo ...
Pregnancy is a privilege that can become difficult when one is afflicted with a series of health problems. Especially difficult are those health issues that are chronic or recurrent, such as ulcerative colitis. Ulcerative Colitis is an autoimmune disease that affects the colon (large intestine) and rectum. It commonly begins during adolescence and early adulthood ...
Even though rectal bleeding might be caused by a harmless condition, finding blood in the stool is frightening. Naturally, morbid thoughts begin to race in our mind. Rectal bleeding is often the first sign of serious conditions such as colon cancer and stomach cancer. Blood in the stool can be bright red, maroon, or black. ...
Not long after I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, my doctor gave me a list of symptoms that I might experience. I’ve since found lists of symptoms in a variety of sources, and they all seem to include the following: abdominal pain, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), weight loss, rectal bleeding, joint pain, rectal fissure, fever, blood ...
