Gut Health Dictionary

There is a lot to know when it comes to your gut! Let us help you out with some of it, not only nutritionally, but in an easy way to understand with our Gut Health Dictionary! Note: the dictionary will be updated to reflect new terminology when availableCommon Gut Health TermsCrohn’s Disease: inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn’s is a type of IBD that can affect all layers of the digestive tract and is characterized by diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue, and weight lossUlcerative Colitis: inflammation of the colon resulting in ulcers, bloody stool, and other gastrointestinal symptomsMicroscopic Colitis: a lesser known type of IBD characterized by inflammation and frequent bouts of watery stool (especially at night). This type of colitis must be diagnosed with a microscope (hence the name)There is both lymphocytic and collagenous colitis. Lymphocytic: In this subtype, an increased number of immune cells called lymphocytes infiltrate the lining of the colon. This immune response causes inflammation, leading to diarrhea and other symptoms.Collagenous: In this subtype, a layer of collagen, a protein normally found in the connective tissues of the body, accumulates under the lining of the colon. This accumulation can lead to inflammation, thickening of the colon lining, and subsequent diarrhea.IBD: inflammatory […]