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IBD

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    4 Tips for Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Work

    March 7, 2019

    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

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: IBD

    Learn how to manage your IBD at work.
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    Teens and Young Adults with IBD

    March 8, 2017

    Find advice on how teens and young adults with inflammatory bowel disease can tackle common problems. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Digestive Health, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, IBD, Teens and Young Adults

    There is help for teens and young adults living with irritable bowel disease or IBD
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    Medical Mondays: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

    September 28, 2015

    Learn more about irritable bowel disease (IBD) and other digestive disorders in this edition of UPMC's Medical Mondays. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: digestive disorders, IBD, IBS, medical mondays, stomach ache

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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 Do Intestines Do for the Body?

    September 6, 2015

    Ever wonder how all that food you eat gets turned into the energy you use every day? Learn about how your large and small intestines absorb nutrients. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, Common intestinal diseases, Crohn's disease, diarrhea, energy, fatigue, fever, food, IBD, IBS, Intestinal Diseases, intestines, large intestines, small intestines

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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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    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 Disorders Center

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