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Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Information

  • Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. The incidence of Crohn's disease in North America is 6:100,000, and is thought to be similar in Europe, but lower in Asia and Africa. Unlike the other major inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, there is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease. Many medical treatments are however available for Crohn's disease with a goal of keeping the disease in remission...

  • Ulcerative colitis (Colitis ulcerosa, UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) featuring systemic inflammation specifically causing episodic mucosal inflammation of the colon (large bowel). The inflammation almost universally affects the rectum, and may spread in a continuous fashion more proximally in the colon. It has no known cause, although there is a presumed genetic component to susceptibility. Treatment is with immunosuppression (suppressing the immune system), although colectomy (partial or total removal of the large bowel through surgery) is occasionally necessary.

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The 10 Most Important Advances in Medicine in 2012: Are You Up To Date?
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Posted in Atrial Fibrilla... by Dr. Sharon Orrange on Dec 10, 2012
Every year new medications and study results change the way we practice medicine. Many families will be affected by these new updates and recommendations. Innovation in medicine and science is something we should all celebrate so I’d like to introduce the 2012 game-changers.
1. Blood thinners for atrial fibrillation. When ... Read More »
The Connection Between Your Brain and Your Diet
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Posted in Diets & Weight ... by Cyndi Sarnoff-Ross on Nov 14, 2012
Everyone is aware that the type of food we ingest is related to our appearance and physical well-being, but what people are less aware of is the connection between how our brain functions and the food we eat. Research was presented at the Neuroscience 2012 Conference, by Timothy Verstynen and colleagues, which showed the relationship between ... Read More »
Common Question Answered: Why am I so Bloated?
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Posted in GERD & Heartbur... by Dr. Sharon Orrange on Aug 21, 2012
I hear concerns about gas and bloating all the time from patients. What may freak you out is that the average adult produces about one to three pints of gas each day, which is passed from below 14 to 23 times per day. Burping before or after a meal is also normal. So how much is too much and why does it happen?
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