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 […]

Treating hemorrhoids at home and when to see a health care provider

There are many effective home remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) treatments that can reduce hemorrhoid symptoms and address the underlying cause. External hemorrhoids (occurring outside the rectum) tend to cause pain and itching, while internal hemorrhoids (occurring inside the rectum) are usually painless but can cause rectal bleeding. Treatments include: Sitz bath high fiber diet stool […]

Comparing new approaches to treating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are conditions that involve inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. in recent years, Treatment options for IBD It has expanded rapidly. The goal of these new treatments is to improve the control of inflammation in the gut, which can significantly improve patients’ quality of […]