An operation that attaches the colon to an opening in the abdomen called a stoma. An ostomy pouch, attached to the stoma and worn outside the body, collects stool. A temporary colostomy may be created… 

The tube that carries bile from the liver to the small intestine.

An x ray that produces pictures of the body. Also called a computed axial tomography (CAT) scan or computed tomography (CT) scan.

A condition in which a person usually has fewer than three bowel movements in a week. The bowel movements may be painful.

The ability to control the timing of urination or a bowel movement.

Medicines such as cortisone and hydrocortisone. These medicines reduce irritation from Crohn

A form of inflammatory bowel disease that causes irritation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It usually affects the lower small intestine (also called the ileum) or the colon, but it can also affect any part… 

A small cavity between villi extending into the epithelial surface of the small intestine.

A parasite that can cause gastrointestinal infection and diarrhea.

Sudden, repeated attacks of severe vomiting, nausea, and physical exhaustion with no apparent cause that occur in children and adults, but more often in children. Attacks can last from a few hours to 10 days.…