How can Crohn’s disease survive outside the intestine?
Did you know that Crohn’s disease can cause problems outside the intestines? Katija didn’t either until she was in the midst of her first Crohn’s disease flare-up. Khatija went to a dermatologist because her symptoms were undiagnosed. Fortunately, the doctor had previously experienced similar symptoms in two of his other patients. In this blog, we […]
Inflammatory bowel disease: problems outside the intestine
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a type of chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis, which is characterized by continuous inflammation of the large intestine, and Crohn’s disease, which causes patches of inflammation and can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, are both types of IBD. People with IBD may experience a variety of […]
The structure of the intestine varies greatly between healthy people
Image: © PeopleImages | iStock Research has revealed significant differences in the anatomy of the human intestine, which has major implications for understanding how the digestive system affects human health. A study from North Carolina State University found that the anatomy of the intestines varies in profound and significant ways between healthy people. This study […]