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A Closer Look at Bowel Disease: What Causes IBDs?

A Closer Look at Bowel Disease: What Causes IBDs?

What causes Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis? The truth is, we don't know for sure what causes IBDs. We do have several theories on the matter, however, and proven methods that can help reduce IBD symptoms.

How Is Ulcerative Colitis Treated?

How Is Ulcerative Colitis Treated?

Also known as “UC,” ulcerative colitis is an irritable bowel disease (IBD) that causes a wide variety of symptoms for the affected individual. The hallmark symptom of ulcerative colitis is the presence of ulcers in the colon, often discovered during a colonoscopy. While there is no end-all be-all “cure” for ulcerative colitis, there are various ways to manage your symptoms.