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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Pregnancy

September 26, 2015

It's common to feel concerned about becoming pregnant when you have IBD. You can have a safe, healthy pregnancy when your disease is in remission. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: diarrhea, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, Miscarriage, ulcerative colitis

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What Is Ulcerative Colitis?

September 25, 2015

Ulcerative colitis is part of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. It's causes inflammation in the colon leading to pain and diarrhea. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: diarrhea, inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, stomach pain, ulcerative colitis

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What Is a Patient-Centered Medical Home?

August 7, 2015

UPMC has one of the first patient-centered, disease specific medical homes in the country - Total Care-IBD. Learn about the benefits of medical homes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Crohn's disease, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, medical home, ulcerative colitis

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Colorectal Cancer: Am I At Risk?

March 26, 2015

There are many steps you can take to lower your risk of developing colorectal cancer. Learn more about colorectal cancer risk factors and screening tests. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: alcohol consumption, cancer screening, colorectal cancer, Crohn's disease, smoking risks, ulcerative colitis

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Crohn’s Disease Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

November 8, 2014

Learn about Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Discover the symptoms and treatment options for Crohn's, including cutting-edge technology. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Crohn's disease, ct scan, fever, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, MRI, rash, surgery, ulcerative colitis, UPMC Digestive Health Care

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Can Stress Cause Digestive Disorders?

September 5, 2014

Learn whether or not stress can cause digestive disorders, and discover some causes for common digestive disorders, especially irritable bowl diseases. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: anxiety, Crohn's disease, depression, digestive diseases, digestive disorders, disease, fatigue, inflammatory bowel disease, pain, pancreatitis, therapy, ulcerative colitis, UPMC Digestive Health Care, Visceral Inflammation and Pain Center