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Disorders characterized by persistent (chronic) inflammation of digestive system tissues are included under the umbrella term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The many forms of IBD are: Ulcerative colitis is a type of colon inflammation disease. There is inflammation and sores (ulcers) along the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum. Irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn's disease. This type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is marked by inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. This inflammation can spread to the deeper layers of the digestive tract. The small intestine is a frequent target of Crohn's disease. But it can...

Dementia associated with Lewy bodies (LBD) worsens over time. After a diagnosis, most people seem to live another five to eight years. While LBD cannot be cured, you can control its symptoms with medication. The severity of symptoms, along with the individual's age and health, will determine the rate of the disease's progression, says the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein develop in various brain regions, leading to LBD, a degenerative brain illness. It usually manifests in those 50 and up, while younger people can also experience the onset of symptoms. Around 1.4 million...

One of the most confusing things about Lewy body disease is how the different disorders in the spectrum affect how the body moves. People usually say that Parkinson's disease is a condition that gets worse over time and makes it hard to control your movements. But remember that Parkinson's is more than just a movement disease. People with Parkinson's often have problems with their autonomic systems (which control things like temperature) and have problems with how they think, feel, and act. Later-stage Parkinson's patients are more likely to experience cognitive decline and dementia. DLB symptoms include difficulty staying focused, delusions,...

The symptoms of dementia tend to worsen over time. Even though each person with dementia is different, their seven stages always happen in the same order. There are new symptoms that appear or old ones that worsen with each stage of dementia. Dementia gets worse in stages and phases, and being aware of these changes can help you decide if you need to change how you care for a loved one. In the United States, millions of people are living with dementia. Dementia comes in various forms, some of which are more known than others. While dementia comes in a...