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Basics & Diagnosis
Understanding IBD fundamentals and diagnostic process
Indeterminate Colitis / IBD-Unclassified: Why UC vs Crohn’s Isn’t Always Clear at First
Indeterminate colitis meaning: IBD is likely, but UC vs Crohn’s is unclear. Learn how biopsies, scopes and CT or MR enterography may clarify it.
Calprotectin vs CRP for UC: Which One Reflects Colon Inflammation Better?
Calprotectin vs CRP in ulcerative colitis: compare stool and blood markers, learn which better reflects colon inflammation, and why results differ.
Fecal Calprotectin: Normal Range + What High Levels Can Mean for UC
Fecal calprotectin normal range varies by lab. Compare common UC cutoffs of <50, 50-120 and >120 µg/g, and learn what high results can mean.
Ulcerative Colitis vs IBS: How to Tell the Difference + Which Tests Matter
Ulcerative colitis vs IBS: compare symptoms, alarm signs, fecal calprotectin, stool tests and colonoscopy so you know when to see a GI.
How to Read a Crohn’s Colonoscopy Report (Ulcers, Strictures, “Mild/Moderate/Severe”)
Understand your Crohn’s colonoscopy report, from ulcers and strictures to severity labels, biopsies and SES-CD. Get a clear follow-up checklist.
Capsule Endoscopy for Crohn’s: When It Helps — and When It’s Risky
Capsule endoscopy for Crohn’s can reveal small-bowel inflammation. Learn when it helps, retention risks of 2.4% to 4.6%, and key safety checks.
Small Bowel Crohn’s: Symptoms, Tests, and What “Ileitis” Means
Small bowel Crohn’s symptoms include diarrhea, right-sided pain and weight loss. Learn what ileitis means and how MRE, colonoscopy and capsule tests help.
“Skip Lesions” and Transmural Inflammation: What Those Pathology Terms Mean in Crohn’s
Skip lesions in Crohn’s mean patchy inflammation; transmural inflammation can span the bowel wall. Learn how these terms link to fistulas and obstruction.
Crohn’s Colitis vs Ulcerative Colitis: How Doctors Tell Them Apart
Crohn’s colitis vs ulcerative colitis: compare continuous inflammation, skip lesions, biopsy findings and imaging, and learn why diagnoses may change.
Fecal Calprotectin: Normal Range + What High Levels Can Mean for Crohn’s
Fecal calprotectin normal ranges explained: compare <50, 50-120 and >120 µg/g, learn what high levels may mean for Crohn’s and when to retest.
Crohn’s vs IBS: Symptoms, Key Differences, and the Tests GIs Use
Crohn’s vs IBS: compare symptoms and alarm signs, then learn how GIs use fecal calprotectin, CRP, colonoscopy, CT and MRI to distinguish them.
Home Fecal Calprotectin: A Practical Guide
Home fecal calprotectin testing: learn the 10–15-minute process, interpret common IBD ranges, track trends, and know when to contact your care team.