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Addressing Diverticulitis
Jan 18, 2025 - Evinature
Diverticulosis is a condition in which small pouches, known as diverticula, develop in the weakened wall of the digestive tract. Although diverticulosis is asymptomatic, the pouches can become infected and inflamed, leading to abdominal symptoms. This complication is called diverticulitis, or diverticular disease. Symptoms of Diverticulitis: Pain in the lower left abdomen Rectal bleeding Fever […]
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How Holiday Season Festivities Keep My IBD in Check
Oct 24, 2024 - Michelle Pickens
After many seasons of trial and error, I have learned that low-pressure, season-long festivities are my best bet for enjoying the holidays while managing my Crohn’s disease. Growing up, it felt like I was sick for all the big holidays. On Thanksgiving, you’d find me curled up on the sofa with a ginger ale. At […]
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