4 Gastrointestinal Unit, Center for the Study of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Correspondence to Dr Ramnik J Xavier, ...

This Review provides an overview of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, histopathology, and clinical characteristics of noninfectious and non-IBD forms of colitis: microscopic colitis, Behçet's ...

New research published in the journal Science uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling in a mouse model of a type of eczema called allergic contact dermatitis. "At first, these ...

IBS and bladder problems may be linked according to research. Bladder issues, like frequent urination, are commonly diagnosed in addition to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The overlap between bladder ...

Like other symptoms, itchy skin and rashes may not appear in the early stages of kidney disease. Instead, they may appear when the minerals in the blood become unbalanced due to the kidney’s ...

Acitretin: This medication is an oral (take by mouth) retinoid that can clear or markedly reduce widespread rashes, bumps, and other signs on your skin. Retinoids should not be used during pregnancy, ...

However, sudden changes can indicate an underlying health condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). For some people, having one bowel movement a day is ...

Many women with IBD are unaware of the risks of hormonal contraceptives and pregnancy on their disease and symptoms. The use of long-acting reversible contraceptive methods—the most effective form of ...