Inflammatory bowel disease, in which the immune system attacks the gut, is a painful chronic condition that affects three ...

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is an umbrella term for a group of chronic conditions that cause inflammation and ...

Certain diets can help improve inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) symptoms and support gut health—particularly those rich in ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, causes chronic (long-term) inflammation and leads to symptoms like frequent diarrhea, abdominal pain, and ...

Learn about the link between ulcerative colitis and mouth sores, the types of ulcerative colitis mouth sores you may have, and how to prevent and treat them.

Ulcerative colitis affects the entire colon, while proctitis is limited to the rectum. Both cause inflammation, but UC has more severe symptoms and complications.

Numerous plausible triggers for IBD flare-ups have been suggested, but the supporting evidence is scant. Highlights of a recent review article summarize the evidence and present best recommendations.

Dr. William Balistreri evaluates recent data suggesting an association between antibiotics and IBD.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can cause complications in pregnancy. If you have IBD, it's important to create a care plan with your doctor.