Should clinicians consider adding the glucocorticosteroid, budesonide-MMX, to treatment regimens for mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis?

Very early research suggests a novel approach for detecting C. difficile infection in hospitals using a dog's sense of smell.

Sometimes symptoms of Crohn's disease can develop outside the digestive tract in other parts of the body (systemic symptoms),including the eyes,liver,blood,and bones. These systemic symptoms suggest that the immune system is involved in Crohn's disease. Systemic symptoms can include: 1 ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex condition. Here are 10 questions to ask your doctor.

Mucous colitis is another name for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a condition of the large intestine which is often triggered by stress. It can be a debilitating condition, affecting a person's lifestyle in a variety of ways.Mucous colitis symptoms mimic those of other conditions and disease

How effective is adalimumab in achieving mucosal healing in patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease?

Heartburn pain or pressure in the chest can very closely mimic common heart attack pain in the chest. Don't hesitate. See your doctor immediately. If it is heartburn this article can help. If it is heart attack your doctor will help, but only the MD can tell the difference for sure.

Antiplatelet therapy and PPI use "mayhem" -- reassurance for clopidogrel, but is aspirin the new fly in the ointment?

Due to a wide range of symptom patterns, patients with IBS are often subgrouped by bowel habit. However, the IBS subgroup with alternating bowel habits has been poorly characterized.

Has the need for surgery in patients with IBD changed as more drug therapies have been introduced?

How common is esophageal eosinophilia in the presence of eosinophilic esophagitis? This new study explains.

Do histologic and endoscopic findings give gastroenterologists a full picture of the activity of eosinophilic esophagitis in their adult patients?

This is a sample menu that contains heartburn friendly foods. This menu is for Week Three.

Are adult and pediatric patients taking antibiotics at an increased risk for developing new-onset inflammatory bowel disease?

Heartburn No More is an all natural remedy for heartburn that is increasing in popularity. Have you almost emptied your savings trying to buy expensive and worthless heart burn medication? Are you tired or having to go through life with constant heartburn pain and discomfort?

From causes to treatment, find in-depth information to help cope with various digestive disorders.

Resuming normal activities can be challenging after having abdominal surgery. Many health-care providers will prescribe their patients use an abdominal binder after Cesarean-sections, hysterectomies or appendix surgery. The purpose of the binder is to help the person move around without difficulty w

Acid reflux has many names. Whether you call it indigestion, dyspepsia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or just heartburn, it's an unpleasant burning sensation in the chest or stomach caused by digestive acids. The usual remedy is an antacid, but prolonged use of antacids aggravates the condi

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of gastroenteritis, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.