Tips from Clinicians
April 19, 2016
IBD or IBS – That is the Question
Many people are confused between two distinct gastrointestinal disorders: inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dr. Jean Fox, M.D., gives us a primer on the key differences, and similarities, between IBD and IBS. For more information about IBD and, visit mayoclinic.org/IBD. Dr. Fox is a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic.
Tags: gastrointestinal disorders, IBD, IBS, Jean Fox
April 6, 2016
Can You Teach a Teen New Tricks?
These days, everyone seems to have a coach. Here, Dr. Jeanne Tung, M.D., talks about problem solving coaching by telephone for teenagers with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We know that successfully taking medications for IBD is critical in inducing and maintaining remission. However, studies have shown that many teenagers may not be following through with […]
Tags: coaching, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Jeanne Tung, medication adherence, phone counseling, teenagers
December 3, 2015
How is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnosed? What are the symptoms? William Faubion, M.D., discusses these questions. For more information about IBD, visit mayoclinic.org/IBD. Dr. Faubion is a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic specializing in pediatric and adult inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Tags: diagnosis, IBD, symptoms, William Faubion
July 30, 2015
IBD vs. IBS: What’s the Difference?
Often, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is easily confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Clinical manifestations of irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease can overlap. However, there are some clinical characteristics that can help differentiate between them: IBD refers to the chronic swelling (inflammation) of the intestines. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are the two terms […]
Tags: colon cancer, Crohn's disease, IBD, IBS, ulcerative colitis
March 6, 2015
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist 
Michael Picco, M.D., shares information about a commonly misdiagnosed disorder – Inflammatory Bowel Disease – and what new options are available for patients. To learn more about IBD, visit mayoclinic.org/ibd. Dr. Picco is a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic.
February 20, 2015
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist
Laura Raffals, M.D., discusses treatment options available to patients with Crohn’s disease. For more information about IBD, visit mayoclinic.org/IBD. Dr. Raffals is a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic specializing in the treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Tags: Crohn's disease, IBD, Laura Raffals, treatment
January 30, 2015
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist
How is inflammatory bowel disease diagnosed? What are symptoms? William Faubion, M.D., discusses symptoms and diagnosis of IBD. For more information about IBD, visit mayoclinic.org/IBD. Dr. Faubion is a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic specializing in pediatric and adult inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Tags: diagnosis, IBD, symptoms, William Faubion
January 9, 2015
IBD and Impact on School Experience
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist
As school starts back up after winter break, Jeanne Tung, M.D., lists helpful tips for children to minimize their condition’s impact on their school experience. For more information about IBD, visit mayoclinic.org/ibd. Dr. Tung is a a pediatric gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic specializing in the care and evaluation of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Tags: IBD, Jeanne Tung, pediatric care, tips
November 19, 2014
Diet and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist
Edward Loftus Jr., M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses the topic of using nutrition in the setting of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), dietary changes that may help patients with IBD, and the difficulty of proving whether or not specific diets are helpful in treating IBD. For more information about IBD, visit mayoclinic.org/ibd.
Tags: diet, dietary changes, Edward Loftus, IBD, nutrition
June 19, 2014
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist
Have you ever thought about joining a clinical trial? Many patients have benefited from participating in clinical trials. Edward Loftus Jr., M. D., discusses the pros and cons of entering a clinical trial for new drugs for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). What are the pros? Might get access to a drug years before […]
Tags: clinical trials, Edward Loftus, IBD