## Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
### Comprehensive IBD Care
IBD Center offers specialized care for inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Our team approach ensures personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient.
### Personalized IBD Care
Our team specializes in continuous treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to achieve remission and improve quality of life.
### Comprehensive Services
- IBD Medications
- Intestinal Ultrasound
- Surgery
- Diet & Nutrition
**CROHN'S DISEASE **ULCERATIVE COLITIS
**OVERVIEW:**
- Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease affecting the colon and rectum with continuous inflammation.
**SYMPTOMS:**
- Frequent, urgent bathroom trips with little stool, mucus, and blood.
- Bloating, gas, and constipation when inflammation spreads.
**TREATMENT:**
- Aim: Achieve and maintain remission.
- Methods: Oral and rectal therapies, colonoscopies after eight years for long-term patients.
**CROHN'S DISEASE
**OVERVIEW:**
- Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease causing patchy inflammation, primarily in the ileum.
- Symptoms: Abdominal pain, anemia, malnutrition.
**DIAGNOSIS:**
- Often diagnosed late due to delayed symptom onset.
- Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
**TREATMENT:**
- Aim: Reverse inflammation and prevent progression.
- Methods: Medication, monitoring nutritional state, surgery for severe cases (e.g., bowel obstruction).
**SURGERY:**
- Effective for removing scarred/inflamed bowel sections.
- Post-surgery management focuses on preventing recurrence.
**PEDIATRIC INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
**OVERVIEW:**
- Specializing in Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Personalized treatment approaches for children.
**SYMPTOMS:**
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, weight loss, and failure to thrive.
- Can also cause anemia, joint pain, and growth issues.
**TREATMENT:**
- Latest therapies and clinical trials available.
- Goal: Control inflammation to allow normal life activities.