IBD Surgery

IBD Surgery

People with ulcerative colitis may find that a colectomy or ileoanal anastomosis surgery will return them to digestive health. And those with Crohn's disease may benefit from a procto-colectomy or strictureplasty. Learn more about treating IBD.

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Understanding IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a group of digestive disorders which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These conditions often cause diarrhea and abdominal pain, and may even lead to colon cancer.

Crohn's Diagnosis & Treatment

Crohn's is a lifelong ailment that has symptoms similar to many other bowel diseases, which can make it difficult to diagnose with certainty - and treat. But there are options.

Treating IBD with Medication

Inflammatory bowel disease can be treated with medication. Drugs like Asacol, Pentasa and Lialda ease symptoms and also put these digestive disorders in remission. Meanwhile, corticosteroids ease inflammation characteristic of IBD. Learn more!

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Crohn's Diagnosis & Treatment

Crohn's is a lifelong ailment that has symptoms similar to many other bowel diseases, which can make it difficult to diagnose with certainty - and treat. But there are options.

What is Crohn's Disease?

Curious as to what Crohn's Disease is and what causes it? Watch this to find out.

Understanding IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for a group of digestive disorders which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These conditions often cause diarrhea and abdominal pain, and may even lead to colon cancer.

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