What Doctors Don't Tell YouDr John Hermon-Taylor, the IBD researcher, noted that there are seasonal differences in the prevalence of Mycobacterium paratuberculosis which may explain why some sufferers of Crohn's experience ...
New research from Italy suggests that asthma may share a fundamental link with gastrointestinal symptoms (Arch Dis Child, 2000; 82: 131-5). ...
Crohn's disease, which causes inflammation of the bowel, may be caused by drinking milk, a leading surgeon believes. ...
Every doctor knows there is a major risk of serious gastrointestinal problems with patients taking a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug (NSAID) as a painkiller, often to ease arthritis. ...
Change your diet. A wide range of nutritional disturbances have been recognized in Crohn's and UC patients (J R Col Physicians London, 1986; 20: 45-8; Postgrad Med J, 1983; 50: 690-7). .. ...
The measles vaccine may trigger ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, both bowel conditions, in adulthood. ...
People taking the ulcer drug omeprazole face a 10 fold increased risk of developing gastroenteritis caused by the bug campylobacter, now a more common stomach infection than salmonella. ...
Several cases of children born from assisted conception developing tumours have come to light. ... ...
Long term users of NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs) have an increased risk of developing ulcers of the small intestine, which can be life threatening. ...
What’s it for?
Barium enemas are given to test for a range of disorders of the lower intestinal tract, including cancer, diverticulitis, polyps, irritable colon, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
