Antonis's case IBDNew cases, 12 min read
Nightly junk food can keep the rectum inflamed
Antonis, 39, had two years of blood and mucus in the stool before a colonoscopy found chronic proctitis. A full stool test linked his nightly junk…
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IBD
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are inflammatory conditions of the gut wall. The focus here is the biochemistry around them, such as inflammation markers, nutrient absorption and the role of the microbiome. It is background for the decisions your medical team makes, not a replacement for them.
3 case studies
Jim's case IBDNew cases, 9 min read
Crohn’s disease appeared after a trip to Colombia
Jim, 36, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease soon after a trip to Colombia, although he had almost no gut symptoms. His case explains how parasites and…
Cleon's case IBDNew cases, 10 min read
Can a routine operation trigger ulcerative colitis?
Cleon, 29, developed ulcerative colitis after an ankle operation, following years of night work and eating until 2 a.m. His case explains the triggers that can…