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Medical ReferenceRelated to Inflammatory Bowel Disease

101. Surgery for Crohn’s Disease
     
     WebMD explores the pros and cons of Crohn’s disease surgery. Find out about the types of surgery, possible complications, and how effective they are as treatment.
     
102. Short Bowel Syndrome
     
     The causes, symptoms, and treatment of short bowel syndrome.
     
103. What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
     
     The term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) covers a group of disorders, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Learn more.
     
104. Choosing a Doctor for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
     
     WebMD gives you tips for choosing the right doctor to treat irritable bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
     
105. Ways to Tell if You Have the Right Crohn's Doctor
     
     Searching for the right doctor to treat your Crohn's disease? The experts at WebMD offer guidelines for your search.
     
106. Treating Crohn's With Biologics: Drugs at a Glance
     
     Which biologic is right for you? Use this chart from WebMD to compare medications to treat Crohn's disease.
     
107. Paying for Biologics to Treat Crohn's: Where to Find Help
     
     Biologic drugs are a great treatment for Crohn's disease -- but they're very expensive. WebMD tells you where to go to get help with drug costs.
     
108. Pregnancy With Ulcerative Colitis
     
     Important facts to know about conception, pregnancy, and giving birth to a healthy baby when you have ulcerative colitis.
     
109. 6 Benefits of Exercise for Ulcerative Colitis
     
     Learn how exercise can help reduce stress, build stronger bones, and help you manage your ulcerative colitis.
     
110. UC and Nutrition: What Is Your Diet Missing?
     
     There's no diet for ulcerative colitis. What you eat doesn't cause or cure UC. But eating a diet rich in nutrients may help you spend more time in remission and live a healthier life.