Understanding Indeterminate Colitis
Indeterminate colitis (IC) is a diagnosis used to describe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when a person has features of IBD, but it's not yet understood whether they have ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.
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Fecal Impaction: Risk Factors and Treatment
Fecal impaction occurs when stool forms that is hard, dry, and difficult to pass on its own. Individuals who experience constipation are more at risk of fecal impaction, which is more severe.
Refractory Celiac Disease Treatment
Refractory celiac disease can be a frightening diagnosis. By definition, it means the standard treatment for celiac disease, the gluten-free diet, has failed to work, and you must now seek alternatives.
Eating fiber-rich foods could help prevent harmful gut bacteria growth
The group of bacteria called Enterobacteriaceae, including Klebsiella pneumoniae, Shigella, E. coli and others, is present at low levels as part of a healthy human gut microbiome.
Can a UTI Cause Constipation in Children and Adults?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and constipation are common issues that can occur together. UTIs cause inflammation in the bladder or urinary tract, leading to symptoms like burning with urination and blood or cloudy urine.