“How do I know when to see a gastroenterologist?” Many people have asked themselves this question when experiencing an ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) symptom.
Often, nutrition and dietary advice about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) focuses on what foods to avoid. But you may be wondering about the best foods to eat during a Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis flare-up.
If you have a chronic GI condition—such as bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, or something else—working with a GI dietitian, rather than going it alone when it comes to nutrition, can be a huge help.
Everything you need to know about the gut-brain connection, how anxiety can affect the stomach, and what you can do to treat symptoms and move forward.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) sound similar, and it’s common for people and the media to mix up the terms or use them interchangeably. While it’s true that IBS and IBD have similarities, they are also very different and the ways they are treated are different, too. If you have digestive
Wondering if you might have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? These two GI conditions sound similar — and may even present with some similar symptoms — but are actually quite different. If you’re just not feeling well, it might be tempting to think, “Why does knowing which one I have matter?”
People who live with Crohn’s disease know all too well the many ways it can affect the body. But if you haven’t been diagnosed with this digestive disease, there’s something that might surprise you. Not only can it cause GI pain and problems, it can also have a major impact on other parts of your
If you’re living with Crohn’s disease, you know that abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, joint and body pain, fatigue, weight loss, and bleeding can mean something different for you than your friends and loved ones. Rather than something you ate, or a stomach bug, for you, these symptoms sometimes mean the start of a
Justin, who has lived with Crohn’s disease since 2004, shares how Oshi Health’s integrated approach calmed his gut and helped him regain an active lifestyle. Background I was a very active child. When I graduated High School, I joined the US Army with an Air Assault Infantry unit. After my initial enlistment, I had plans
While it’s natural to feel nervous about dating, that feeling may run even deeper if you’re living with digestive issues. But there’s no need to press pause on dating altogether — our GI experts are sharing their top 4 tips to help you feel confident when connecting with others, whether you’re single or in a
Not sure what food to eat with IBD? While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, certain foods can be beneficial—while others should generally be avoided.
Everyone experiences stress from time to time. However, when you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it’s important to consider how stress may impact your condition—and do your best to manage it. “There’s a bidirectional link,” says Megan Riehl, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University