People with the skin condition psoriasis often have invisible inflammation in the small intestine with an increased propensity for 'leaky gut', according to new research at Uppsala University. These ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic (long-term) conditions that cause inflammation in the digestive tract, which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, ...

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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've had stomach issues my whole life, and it seems like my trips to the bathroom are becoming more frequent lately. I've heard of IBD. What is it? What are its symptoms? What can ...

Intraepithelial lymphocytosis is a complex immunological phenomenon. It commonly affects the gastrointestinal tract, where damage to the lining of tissue causes the number of lymphocytes (a type of ...

A drug developed by Salk Institute researchers acts like a master reset switch in the intestines and can prevent and reverse intestinal inflammation in mouse models of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ...

New research says that just one episode of binge drinking can impact the intestinal lining, causing “leaky gut” syndrome ...

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Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Gluten can cause inflammation in people with celiac disease or gluten ...