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Graphic depicting a loop ostomy, end ostomy and other ostomy types.
Procedures

Ostomy

An ostomy is an opening in your stomach that is made by surgery to let solid or liquid waste leave your body.

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August 15, 2024 No Comments
Iron deficiency anemia
Conditions

Iron deficiency anemia

Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia that happens when you don’t have enough iron to make healthy red blood cells.

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June 13, 2023 No Comments
Colonoscopy
Procedures

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a procedure performed by a doctor called a gastroenterologist, who uses a colonoscope to look inside the colon and check for diseases like cancer or colitis.

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July 5, 2022 No Comments
Biologics and biosimiliars
Conditions

Biosimilars

Biosimilars are a type of biologic. Biologics and biosimilars can help patients with moderate to severe IBD.

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August 7, 2021 No Comments
Ulcerative Colitis
Conditions

Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the colon and rectum, and can cause severe belly pain, cramps, diarrhea and bleeding.

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July 13, 2021 No Comments
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