Search Results for: IBD
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Ken’s Story: How a Colonoscopy Helped Him Beat Cancer
An important tool for preventing cancer is a colonoscopy where a small camera is used to examine the colon. Ken traveled to UPMC Passavant–McCandless for his.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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Lori Plung Shares Educational Tips for Ostomy Patients
After living with Crohn's disease for more than 40 years, Lori Plung is dedicated to spreading awareness and education about IBD.Read More
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Breaking the Code on Immune Response
For years, immunology, or the study of the immune system, was a sleepy little corner in the otherwise fast-moving world of clinical research. Today, it is one of the hottest fields in medicine and a source for some of the most exciting new therapies in cancer and autoimmune disease.Read More
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Top 4 Questions About Hemorrhoids
Although hemorrhoids can be itchy, uncomfortable, and sometimes downright painful, they are relatively harmless. Discover treatment options.Read More
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When Should You See a GI Doctor?
Do you have severe belly pain, heartburn, blood in your stools, or other gastrointestinal issues? Learn when it's time to see a GI doctor.Read More
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Are You At Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is another term for Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Both are autoimmune diseases characterized by long-term inflammation that damages your digestive tract. Crohn's disease affects any part of your digestive tract, while ulcerative colitis is only in your colon and rectum.Read More
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The Benefits of Support Groups for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBD is chronic and sometimes painful, it can take a toll on your mental health, making you feel depressed or anxious. If you feel this way, a support group may help.Read More
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What Is Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition of the digestive tract. Learn more about this digestive disorder from the experts at UPMC.Read More
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4 Tips for Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Work
Balancing a busy work schedule can be tough for any adult, but for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) it can be even more difficult.Read More
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