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Crohn’s Symptoms: Know What to Watch For

Depending on its location, Crohn's disease symptoms can vary. Learn about the common signs and symptoms of each area, so you can help your doctor make the right diagnosis.

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What Is Proctitis?

Proctitis is a condition in which the lining of the inner rectum becomes inflamed. The rectum is part of your lower digestive system.

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Anal Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Anal cancer is a rare form of cancer that affects the tissues of the anus. We explain what you need to know about its causes and how it’s diagnosed.

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6 Tips for Coping with IBD Fatigue

IBD fatigue is more than being “just tired.” These tips can help you manage it.

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Newly Diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis? Here’s What You Need to Know

If you've just received an ulcerative colitis diagnosis, you probably have lots of questions. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and what UC means for you.

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Immunocompromised? Here’s How to Navigate the Ever-Changing COVID-19 Guidelines

Understanding our unique set of concerns and protocols can feel dizzying. But there are actions you can take to protect yourself.

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Ask the Expert: COVID-19 Vaccines and Chronic Conditions

A pharmacist answers common questions among Healthline's chronic condition communities.

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How Virtual Care Has Changed My Chronic Illness Treatment

The option of virtual care used to be a dream for managing my chronic illness. It took a pandemic for that dream to come true.

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9 Tips for Coping with Long Hospital Stays

If you're living with a chronic condition, the last thing you want to deal with is a long hospital stay for a flare, complication, or surgery. Doing what you can to feel comfortable and care for your mental health can make it feel a little more tolerable.

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Antibiotics for Crohn’s Disease: What You Should Know

While they're not a cure for Crohn's disease, antibiotics can help prevent infections and treat complications of the condition. But can they cause flare-ups?

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How CBD and THC Help Me Manage Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms

I had my reservations about it at first, but now I'm a true believer in the healing powers of cannabis.

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What to Expect When Your Doctor Prescribes Prednisone for IBD

Being prescribed prednisone for IBD can be overwhelming. Knowing what to expect can help you feel more confident and less nervous when starting treatment.

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My Experience with the COVID-19 Vaccine and IBD

With the vaccine behind me, I feel hopeful for the future for the first time in over a year.

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How to Stay Hydrated with a Stoma

Those with a stoma are at high risk for dehydration. Luckily, you can still enjoy the warmer months by closely monitoring your body and focusing on hydration.

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How to Manage Hair Loss as a Side Effect of IBD

Hair loss could be a head’s up that you need to address aspects of your condition in new ways.

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6 Tips for Making Colonoscopy Prep More Tolerable

Colonoscopy prep is no one's idea of a fun time, but there are ways to make the process more tolerable.

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6 Tips for Coping with Hair Loss and Your Chronic Condition

Hair loss was a blow to my identity, but I'm slowly learning to come to terms with it.

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9 Tips for Surviving Your First PillCam

It might seem like a daunting experience at first, but this exciting piece of technology can help monitor your Crohn’s disease more effectively.

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Everything You Need to Know About Stool Samples If You Live with IBD

Collecting your first stool sample may feel daunting, but it's a painless, quick, and noninvasive way for your doctor to see what's going on in your digestive system.

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Is Prednisone Making You Anxious? Here’s How to Cope

Prednisone can be a game-changer for stabilizing your IBD, but it may also mess with your mind.

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How to Manage Acid Reflux with Crohn’s Disease

How to Manage Acid Reflux with Crohn’s Disease

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7 Tips That Helped Me Maintain Weight in an IBD Flare-Up

While most symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease are invisible, weight loss is an extremely visible one that takes a physical and mental toll on those who experience it.

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My Search for a Crohn’s-Compatible Antidepressant

It was a long journey to find a medication that worked for me, but it was definitely worth the wait.

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Immunocompromised: How to Know If You Have a Weakened Immune System

If you have a compromised immune system, you can take actions to protect yourself and stay healthy.

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7 Tips for Dealing with Erythema Nodosum If You Have IBD

Erythema nodosum is an uncomfortable, and relatively common, complication of IBD, but managing your symptoms is possible.

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10 Tips for Surviving Summer with IBD

Dehydration, symptom changes, and sun exposure can all poses challenges in the summer when you live with IBD. Learn to prepare so you can make the most of the longer, warmer days.