Crohn’s Disease

What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

We all have the occasional stomach ache or gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort. But if the problem becomes persistent or the pain gets worse, it’s time to seek a medical evaluation – it may be an issue in the intestines, or bowels. The two most frequently diagnosed types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are Crohn’s disease and

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Have You Heard About Austin’s First Spin4 Crohn’s & Colitis Cures Event?

Austin is teaming up with Spin4 Crohn’s & Colitis Cures to hold its first-ever cycling event! Come join us for this exciting day of fun, athletics, and giving back. An estimated 3 million Americans live with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These are chronic and debilitating digestive diseases that affect the health and quality of

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Is Bloating a Cause for Concern?

We’ve all had that bloated, uncomfortable “full belly” feeling at some point. Most of the time, it’s perfectly normal and no cause for concern. On rare occasions, it could be an indication of a more serious problem.  Unless your bloating is accompanied by other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and weight loss, it’s probably nothing

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The Difference Between IBS and IBD

Do you have frequent abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation? Maybe you feel good some of the time, but other times you are just miserable. It might be that you think that you have eaten something bad, or that you have a food intolerance. Sometimes, this can be the case. However, if you are experiencing

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