If you suffer from a chronic illness, then it’s highly likely that you’ll experience fatigue from time to time. Fatigue is different than just feeling tired, and generally it’s not something ... Read more
This video from the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation shares details on how Crohn’s disease develops, its symptoms, and the treatment options available for those who suffer from the condition. MORE: Five medications used to treat inflammatory ... Read more
Crohn’s disease is primarily a disease of the digestive system but many patients will also suffer from complications that can affect the gut such as fistulas, strictures, and perforations. However, Crohn’s disease ... Read more
This video from The Mighty shares some of the things a person living with a chronic illness might want to carry around with them on a daily basis. Living with medical conditions means that symptoms can ... Read more
Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their ... Read more
Ulcerative colitis is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that involves the rectum and the colon (the large bowel), mainly in the mucosa and submucosa regions of the gut. MORE: How Crohn’s disease can ... Read more
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes painful ulcers to appear in the GI tract. Symptoms of the condition include diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, weight loss, nausea, fever, and anemia. MORE: Six ... Read more
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a term used to describe two different conditions: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Although there is a lot of information available about these conditions, diagnosing ... Read more
There are six main risk factors for developing inflammatory bowel disease, according to healthline.com. Some are within our control, but most are not. 1. Age: Age seems to be an important factor when ... Read more
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that affects approximately three out of every 1,000 people. One of those people is Kevin Heimbach. MORE: What it’s like to grow up with inflammatory bowel ... Read more
