ulcerative colitis treatment

What Is A Colectomy?

What Is A Colectomy?

Also known as a bowel resection or colon resection, a colectomy is a surgical procedure during which part of your bowel is removed. Learn what happens during a colectomy, why a colectomy is done, and what life after a colectomy will be like!

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.

IBS vs IBD: How To Tell The Difference

IBS vs IBD: How To Tell The Difference

In the realm of bowel diseases, few are as uncomfortable as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Though the two may present with similar symptoms, there are a fair amount of differences between these conditions; knowing such differences will help ensure that you are on the right course of treatment. Today we’re answering some of the most commonly asked questions about the difference between IBS and IBD.