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More guides on IBS and IBD (page 2)
- Pouch and ostomy life
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Gut-brain connection
- Low FODMAP
- Triggers and foods
- IBS-D, IBS-C and IBS-M
- Symptom tracking
- Doctor visits
- Apps and tools
Crohn's diseaseDoes Crohn's Disease Affect Fertility? The Evidence
Crohn's lowers fertility slightly, more than UC does. Active disease, perianal disease and repeated surgery drive most of it. In men the effect is small.
30 min read
Triggers and foodsFructose Malabsorption vs IBS: What a Test Means
Fructose malabsorption is not a separate disease from IBS. Healthy people malabsorb fructose too, and a positive breath test does not predict who a low fructose diet helps.
29 min read
IBS-D, IBS-C and IBS-MIBS Nausea After Eating: Where It Comes From
Nausea is not part of IBS itself. After meals it often comes from overlapping dyspepsia, a backed-up colon, reflux or a medicine. How to tell which.
27 min read
Triggers and foodsIs Chocolate Bad for IBS? Dark, Milk, Hot Cocoa
Is chocolate bad for IBS? Not always. Fat, lactose, caffeine and sugar-free sweeteners are the usual culprits. How dark, milk, white and hot chocolate compare.
29 min read
Crohn's diseaseIs It Safe to Get Pregnant With Crohn's Disease?
Yes for most people with Crohn's, especially in remission. What raises the risk, what perianal disease and past surgery change, and why 'too risky' is rarely right.
25 min read
Low FODMAPSIBO Diet vs Low FODMAP: What the Evidence Says
Low FODMAP has IBS trials; the low fermentation and other SIBO diets have almost none. Where the food lists disagree, what the studies show, and who funded them.
31 min read
Crohn's diseaseWhat It Means When a Biologic Stops Working
A biologic that stops working usually means low drug levels, antibodies, inflammation using another pathway, or symptoms not from inflammation. Tests sort which.
30 min read
Crohn's diseaseWhat to Expect at Your First Biologic Infusion
Plan for a longer visit than the drip itself: checks, a cannula, the infusion and an observation period. Reactions are mostly mild and nurses are ready for them.
30 min read
Crohn's diseaseWhy Do I Need Blood Tests on a Biologic?
Blood tests on a biologic do three jobs: catch side effects of the drug or its partner, check drug levels, and track inflammation. Here is what each line means.
27 min read
Ulcerative colitisCan You Breastfeed With Ulcerative Colitis?
Yes, usually. The 2025 global consensus recommends breastfeeding and lists which UC medicines are compatible, which are not, and where the advice still conflicts.
36 min read
Triggers and foodsDoes Fiber Make IBS Worse? Why Some Types Backfire
Fiber can make IBS worse: bran and fast-fermenting fibers like inulin often do, and even psyllium adds colonic volume. Which type, why, and how to test it.
33 min read
IBS-D, IBS-C and IBS-MDoes IBS Make You Tired? What the Research Shows
Yes. Pooled studies find fatigue in roughly half of people with IBS. Why bad gut days drain you, what is worth checking, and what has been tested against it.
31 min read