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Medical Reference Related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

41. Ulcerative Colitis - Home Treatment
    

    If ulcerative colitis does not cause symptoms, no treatment may be necessary.

42. Ulcerative Colitis - Symptoms
    

    The symptoms of ulcerative colitis may include: diarrhea or rectal urgency, rectal bleeding.

43. Ulcerative Colitis - What Increases Your Risk
    

    You have an increased risk of developing ulcerative colitis if you: Have a family history of ulcerative colitis.

44. Ulcerative Colitis - Topic Overview
    

    Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the lining of the large intestine.

45. Ulcerative Colitis - When To Call a Doctor
    

    Ulcerative colitis can cause serious symptoms that require immediate medical attention.

46. Ulcerative Colitis - Exams and Tests
    

    Ulcerative colitis can be relatively easy to diagnose because it normally affects only the colon and rectum and usually causes an obvious change in daily bowel habits, such as frequent stools containing blood or mucus.

47. Creating a Crohn's Disease Diet Plan
    

    WebMD offers tips and advice for creating a diet that will help you keep your Crohn's disease under control.

48. Diagnosing Crohn's Disease
    

    WebMD explains the steps for diagnosing Crohn's disease, including physical exams, blood work, and lab tests.

49. Crohn’s Disease Treatment: Common Medications for Treating Crohn’s
    

    WebMD explains the common treatments for Crohn’s disease. Find out about the medications that are used, including sulfasalazine, mesalamine, Asacol, Remicade, and Flagyl.

50. Crohn's Disease and Pregnancy
    

    Are you wondering how having Crohn's disease will affect your pregnancy? Here are answers from the experts at WebMD.