ulcerative colitis – Ostomy Association of Boston https://www.bostonoab.org Disease Information and Prevention Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:37:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.26 https://www.bostonoab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cropped-Logo2-3-32x32.png ulcerative colitis – Ostomy Association of Boston https://www.bostonoab.org 32 32 Ileostomy vs Colostomy: What is Their Difference? https://www.bostonoab.org/ileostomy-vs-colostomy/ https://www.bostonoab.org/ileostomy-vs-colostomy/#respond Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:45 +0000 https://www.bostonoab.org/?p=996 What is the difference between ileostomies and colostomies? While the procedure of ileostomy vs colostomy may appear similar at first glance, they are certainly quite different. However, these two procedures can be the beginning of a new life for individuals with severe digestive issues. If you think you are one of them, consult your doctor to know more about the possible treatment for your condition.

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]]> https://www.bostonoab.org/ileostomy-vs-colostomy/feed/ 0 Medications for ulcerative colitis: How do they work? https://www.bostonoab.org/medications-ulcerative-colitis/ https://www.bostonoab.org/medications-ulcerative-colitis/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2019 04:01:06 +0000 https://www.bostonoab.org/?p=853 Abdominal pain is a discomfort not everyone can handle gracefully, especially if it is chronic and frequent. Ulcerative colitis, a gastrointestinal disorder that is part of the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), is one of the many digestive problems that could cause strong and persistent abdominal cramps, chronic diarrhea, and bloody stools. Let us discover if there are medications for ulcerative colitis and if they are there to cure it or to just relieve its symptoms.

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