Dr. Erling Larson MD

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• Stem Cell Infusion as Possible Crohn's Fistula Therapy

  The most common type of fistula associated with Crohn’s are anal fistulas which create “narrow tears that extend from the muscles that control the anus (anal sphincters) up into the anal canal.”Fistulas are just one of many Crohn’s-related issues which are grouped into the category of...

• The Emotional Challenges of Ulcerative Colitis

  People typically don’t enjoy talking about any illness or chronic condition they’re living with. They may not enjoy talking about how it feels to have it and the emotional roller coaster it brings to life.There are millions of people living with colitis and not much awareness in the public or...

• Blood in Your Stool: Where Does It Come From?

  Where does the bleeding come from?Bleeding that causes blood in the stool can develop in any part of the gastrointestinal tract....

• Lab-Grown Human Colons Change the Face of Colitis Study

  For the first time ever, scientists have been able to artificially create an organoid—a mass of cells and tissues—that accurately reproduces a naturally developed human colon. The research was conducted at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and senior study investigator James...

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome Basic Facts

  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an abdominal disorder, which is characterized by pain, discomfort, interfered bowel habits (diarrhea and constipation), cramping, and bloating. Although IBS symptoms are persistent, there are many things that can be done to suppress its effects. IBS does not...

• Restaurants Mislabel Products as Gluten-Free

  Do restaurants falsely advertise “gluten-free” products on their menus? This study in Australia says that they do. Maybe not intentionally, but there are many products on menus that claim they are gluten-free, when they are really unsafe for those who have celiac disease. ...