Tag: Inflammatory

AdventHealth Orlando Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center of Excellence takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating intestinal failure, offering new hope to patients

As part of its Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center of Excellence, AdventHealth Orlando has assembled a multidisciplinary team of experts to care for patients suffering from intestinal failure under the leadership of board-certified colorectal surgeon John Monson, MD. A condition in which the body’s gastrointestinal system is unable to absorb necessary fluids, nutrients, and electrolytes. Intestinal […]

Inflammatory bowel disease and family planning: What you need to know

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is commonly diagnosed in your 20s and 30s, which is also the time when many people are planning a family. Many people have been diagnosed with IBD (including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)) Have questions or concerns about fertility, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding? Are you thinking about having a child […]

Inflammatory bowel disease: problems outside the intestine

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a type of chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcerative colitis, which is characterized by continuous inflammation of the large intestine, and Crohn’s disease, which causes patches of inflammation and can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, are both types of IBD. People with IBD may experience a variety of […]

To investigate interobserver agreement among endoscopists to grade the morphology and predict histopathology of colorectal lesions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

August 19, 2023 Patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of colorectal cancer. To detect precancerous or cancerous polyps early in these patients, current guidelines recommend starting surveillance colonoscopy after 8 to 10 years. IBD Every 1-2 years after diagnosis. Background mucosal inflammation in patients IBD Colorectal lesions can be difficult […]

Inflammatory bowel disease – from patient to provider

Dr. Brad Pasternak is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) expert and co-medical director of the IBD program at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He is known by many for his passion for IBD and dedication to serving the pediatric population. However, few may know of his personal connection to IBD. Dr. Pasternak was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, […]

Common herbicides contribute to the development of inflammatory bowel disease

(Beyond pesticidesOctober 26, 2022) Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be exacerbated by exposure to the herbicide propyzamide, which is used in both agriculture and ornamental lawns and landscapes, according to a study published in the same journal. sexual Nature this month. As the prevalence of autoimmune diseases continues to rapidly increase in the United States […]

Are inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome the same?

ask your doctor Q. I was recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. Is this the same as inflammatory bowel disease? A. No, it’s not the same. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to two conditions caused by immune system dysfunction: ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In these diseases, the immune system malfunctions and the lining of […]