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Can Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
A shared communication network called the “gut-brain axis” may partially explain the connection between PTSD, a mental health condition, and IBS, a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal system.
Research update: The latest findings on ulcerative colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a condition involving chronic inflammation of the lining of the large intestine. It leads to the formation of small sores called ulcers that cause digestive symptoms and sometimes complications such as malnutrition.
Inflammatory bowel disease varies by race, sex and birthplace, researchers find
The study, published in Gastro Hep Advances, may assist caregivers and help shed light on how diet, lifestyle and genetics can affect the development and disease course of IBD, a term for two conditions—Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis—that cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.
Can excessive gas indicate a serious health condition?
Gas is a part of healthy digestion, and it is typical to pass gas daily. Excessive gas may be due to diet, lifestyle, or an underlying health issue, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, or a stomach ulcer.
Why IBD is so hard to treat and how scientists are making progress
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a life altering chronic illness that is rising dramatically globally. It is stubbornly difficult to treat, and many people find the treatments we have just don't work for them.