Abby McCoy, RN BSN

Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease, is associated with an increased risk of suicide. Find out why, and what you can do to protect your mental health.

Inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis, is associated with an increased risk of suicide. Find out why, and what you can do to protect your mental health.

Some evidence indicates that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain may exacerbate Crohn’s disease. Find out what experts say about taking them (or not).

Learn about the risks and considerations of using NSAIDs for pain management with ulcerative colitis, as well as safe alternatives.

It’s becoming more common to treat ulcerative colitis with two biologic medications, or a biologic and a small molecule drug. Find out how it works, and who might try it.

Learn about the symptoms, treatments, and causes for recurrent Clostridiodes difficile, more commonly known as C. diff.

An ulcerative colitis diagnosis can turn your world upside-down. Learn how people have adjusted to life with UC and its treatment.

Treatment to heal the lining of the gastrointestinal tract is an increasingly common goal for inflammatory bowel disease management. Find out why and what medications are used.

JAK inhibitors are one of the new small molecule treatments for ulcerative colitis. Learn how they work, their side effects, and who can take them.

Learn the benefits of a bland diet, foods to eat and avoid, and expert tips to ease digestive symptoms and manage gastrointestinal health.

Learn about common early signs of ulcerative colitis, including blood in stool, diarrhea, cramping, bloating, and bowel changes, for a prompt diagnosis and effective treatment.

Find out about the link between Crohn’s disease and kidney stones, and get actionable tips from experts on diet and medication to minimize your risk.

Find out about the early symptoms of Crohn’s disease, to detect it sooner and manage it better. Learn to pay attention to appetite, fatigue, joint pain, and other signs.

Find out which sugar alternatives are easier on the gut when you have Crohn’s, according to experts. Options include fruit, maple syrup, molasses, and more.

Learn about the conditions often mistaken for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and how to differentiate them from IBDs like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

Crohn’s colitis is a type of Crohn’s disease that only affects the colon, or large intestine. It differs from other types of Crohn’s and from ulcerative colitis.

While nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may help some with Crohn’s in the short term, they can worsen symptoms for many others.

Here’s how supplements like iron and vitamin D can help address nutrient deficiencies and improve symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis.

If you have eosinophilic esophagitis, proceed with caution when it comes to drinking alcohol. Here’s why.

Learn how ulcerative colitis affects your chances of getting the common cold or flu, and what you can do to treat or prevent these infections.