by Ashley Hurst, MS, RD, LD & CCD Team | Apr 26, 2023 | Membership, Nutrition Therapy
What is a stricture Having intestinal strictures from Crohn’s Disease means that there is narrowing in a specific area within the intestine. When inflammation is present, the body will try to heal itself causing scar tissue that can build up over time. Bowel...
by Danielle Leffler, RD, LD | Mar 7, 2023 | IBD
The words strictures and IBD is enough to get my stomach churning. As a dietitian with Crohn’s Disease, and a stricture in the ileum I know the impact it can have on the body. However, I also know how important it is to understand how to navigate them so that you can...
by Ashley Hurst, R.D. | Jul 27, 2022 | IBD
If you suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease, chances are you may have heard about the risk of developing a stricture and the problems it can cause. Before we look at what a stricture is, let’s share a couple of key facts which highlight this risk: Half of...
