CHICAGO, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Researchers at the University of Michigan (UM) have developed a nanoparticle that alters the gut microbiome and alleviates symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease in mice more effectively than common FDA-approved medications. The nanoparticles consist of two naturally occu...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of disorders in which the intestines become inflamed. It happens when your immune system launches repeated attacks that harm your gut. While some experts call IBD an autoimmune disorder -- one in which your immune system attacks your own tissues -- ...
The symptoms ofplaque psoriasisinclude raised, inflamed, red skin covered with silvery, white scales. On darker skin, the patches may be purplish with gray scales. These patches may itch and burn. It can appear anywhere on your body, but it often pops up in these areas: Elbows Knees Scalp...
Esophagitis (UK ~ oesophagitis) is the medical term for inflammation of the esophagus, the long muscular tube of the gut which leads from the throat to the stomach. Esophagitis is a broad term to describe swelling of the esophagus, irritation of the mucosal lining or even lacerations of the ...
Researchers are still looking into the ways IBS impacts the body. Upon investigation, people with IBS have GI tracts that appear normal. Though they may have some overlapping symptoms, this is different frominflammatory bowel disease(IBD), where the GI tract is visibly inflamed and has changed ...
Our GI specialists work together to create a personalized treatment plan to address the root cause of your symptoms. We consider the whole you—not just your IBD diagnosis. That means taking into account diet, lifestyle, and the gut-brain connection, ensuring you get the individualized care you...
Leaky gut has been linked to these respiratory symptoms: Asthma7 Shortness of breath8 Muscular and Skeletal Symptoms Your muscles and bones can become inflamed in response to harmful agents like bacteria getting into your blood through a leaky gut. A highly permeable gut is associated with ...
Aflare-upis a stage when the rectum and/or colon become inflamed. During a flare-up, people experience periods of increased symptoms of ulcerative colitis, such as bloody diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain or cramping, and an urgent need to go to the bathroom. Flare-ups can vary in...
Toxic megacolon is a widened (dilated) segment of the colon in a patient with severe inflammation of the colon (colitis). The megacolon develops when the lining of the colon is so inflamed that the colon loses its ability to contract properly. When this happens, the propelling (peristaltic)...
the tube that carries urine from your kidney to your bladder. When urine can’t drain like it should, your kidney swells, and scar tissue can form. You might notice a dull pain near your kidney and blood in your urine. Surgery to remove inflamed tissue and the part of the bowel that’...