Collagenous Colitis Collagenous colitis is a condition that was first described in 1976. Although over three decades have passed, its etiology, course of progression, and method of treatment are still unclear. A diagnosis of collagenous colitis may take several years, [...]
Appendicitis The appendix – a 3 to 6 inch tube-shaped sac of tissue attached to the large intestine, located in the lower right section of the abdomen – has no known function. Normally, the appendix is open to the intestine. [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Ulcer Disease A peptic ulcer is a sore or break in the lining of any part within the digestive tract that contains concentrated gastric juice. The main components of gastric juice [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Ulcerative Proctitis Ulcerative proctitis is a mild form of ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) consisting of fine ulcerations in the inner mucosal lining of the large intestine that [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) consisting of fine ulcerations in the inner mucosal lining of the large intestine. Inflammation starts at the lower end of [...]
Download a pdf of this stress management information. Stress Management Stress is your body’s response to certain stimuli, which can come from physical, social, environmental, or perceived sources. The stress response involves a number of complex interactions in your brain, [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Pancreatitis The pancreas is a flat glandular organ located behind the stomach. It has two main functions: producing digestive enzymes and secreting hormones, such as insulin and glucagon, to regulate blood [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Intestinal Gas Many healthy individuals are concerned that they have too much intestinal gas, thinking that their digestive tract could be malfunctioning. While gas in itself is not dangerous, our inability [...]
Click here to download a PDF of this information. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Intestinal Anatomy To understand IBD, a review of gastrointestinal (GI) tract anatomy is helpful. This explanation is not complete, but it covers the basics. The digestive system [...]
