Mu Q, Tavella VJ, Luo XM. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2018;9:757. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2018.00757 Background & Rationale Amid rising antibiotic resistance and interest in non-drug approaches to gut and immune health, this review examines Lactobacillus reuteri, a well-characterised probiotic species that colonises the human gastrointestinal tract, urinary tract, skin, and breast milk. The authors note that L. reuteri […]
Feeling swollen, gurgly, and gassy after meals is one of the most common complaints among people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), yet it is often the least discussed. Many patients assume that wind and bloating always mean their disease is flaring, when in reality these symptoms usually have separate, identifiable causes. Understanding what is […]
For many teenagers with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, one of the biggest changes is not a new symptom or medication but a new waiting room. Moving from a familiar paediatric gastroenterology team to an adult clinic can feel abrupt, especially as appointments shorten and the emphasis shifts towards independence. This shift, known as transition, […]
For many people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a routine flu jab or travel vaccine suddenly raises new questions once immune-suppressing medication becomes part of treatment. Will the vaccine still work? Is it even safe? These are reasonable concerns, and the answers depend largely on which medication is being used and what type of […]
Lead Paragraph A large prospective study has found that people with higher intake of ultra-processed food face an increased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a group of chronic conditions that includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Published in The BMJ, the findings add substantial weight to long-standing questions about whether modern dietary patterns […]
Lead Paragraph Researchers have identified early molecular changes in the gut lining that appear to precede the onset of noticeable symptoms in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to newly reported findings. The work suggests that gut cells can become primed for inflammatory damage well before a clinical diagnosis is made, a finding relevant […]
Coming home after stoma surgery often brings a mix of relief and uncertainty, especially at mealtimes. Many people find themselves unsure whether a food that once caused no trouble might now lead to blockage, excess gas, or a sudden change in output. Understanding how a stoma changes digestion, and which foods tend to sit more […]
For most people newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), giving up smoking is presented as straightforwardly good advice. But patients who smoke, or who have recently stopped, are often surprised to learn that the link between smoking and gut inflammation is not the same for everyone. In Crohn’s disease, smoking is one of the […]
A hospital in Hyderabad has opened a new laboratory dedicated to studying the trillions of microbes living in the human gut, with an early focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. The facility aims to explore whether gut bacteria could one day support new research approaches for people living […]
For many people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the fear of not reaching a toilet in time can shape daily decisions almost as much as the disease itself. A short queue at a supermarket till, a train journey without an accessible carriage, or a locked public toilet can turn a routine outing into a […]
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