Inflammatory Bowel Disease (with referral from your GI doctor)

Overview

Overview

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involves chronic inflammation of all or part of the digestive tract. The two most common conditions associated with IBD are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Both of these diseases often exhibit symptoms including severe diarrhea, pain, fatigue and weight loss. IBD can affect an individual medically and psychologically and can sometimes lead to life-threatening complications.

Diagnosis

Your doctor will likely diagnose inflammatory bowel disease only after ruling out other possible causes for your signs and symptoms. To help confirm a diagnosis of IBD, you may have one or more of the following tests and procedures: Blood tests, Endoscopic procedures, or Imaging procedures.

Symtoms

  • Diarrhea

    Fever and fatigue

    Abdominal Pain and Cramping

    Blood in Your Stool

    Reduced Appetite

    Unintended Weight Loss

Treatment

The goal of inflammatory bowel disease treatment is to reduce the inflammation that triggers your signs and symptoms. In the best cases, this may lead not only to symptom relief but also to long-term remission and reduced risks of complications. IBD treatment usually involves either drug therapy or surgery.

Medications We Infuse

  • Remicade

    Entyvio

    Stelara

    Tysabri