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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a condition that involves chronic inflammation of the intestines. It is estimated that IBD impacts 40,000 people in Ireland, affecting all genders equally.1 It can be diagnosed at any age, with peak incidences between ages 15-35 and 50-70.

MORE WOMEN SUFFER FROM IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME THAN MEN

Body aches and pains are an everyday part of life for all human beings. There are many causes and reasons and usually there is an innocent explanation for it. But if the pain continues for a long time and starts affecting your life then it’s time to try and find out the underlying reason.

Bloating is when your tummy is puffy, feels stretched and uncomfortable due to temporary abdominal distension.

By Dr Bhatti

Bloating is when your tummy is puffy, and feels stretched and uncomfortable due to temporary abdominal distension.

The Irish Cancer Society has revealed the counties in Ireland which have a high bowel cancer incidence rate at its launch of bowel cancer awareness month which takes place in April. Mayo is one of 10 areas nationwide which has a high rate of bowel cancer and the society is urging people in Mayo and the other bowel cancer ‘hotspots’ to reduce their risk of bowel cancer by making some small lifestyle changes.

Smartphones are to be used to deliver care for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

More than 1,000 men and women of all ages attended Galway University Hospitals for treatment for inflammatory bowel disease in the past five years.

Athlone-based pharmaceutical company, Elan, and its US partner Biogen have announced that their drug Tysabri has been proven to significantly reduce the rate of hospitalisation of patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease.