digestive disorders
Overview of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Medications Sometimes surgery Diet and stress management Although there is no cure for IBD, many medications (see tableand table), including aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunomodulating medications, biologic agents, small-molecule agents and antibiotics, can help reduce inflammation and relieve the symptoms of IBD. People with very severe disease sometimes need surgery. Most people and their families are interested in diet and stress management. Although some people claim that certain diets have helped improve their IBD, including one with rigid carbohydrate restrictions, diets have not been shown to be effective in clinical trials. Doctors sometimes recommend stress-management techniques to help people deal with the stress of having a chronic disease. IBD puts people at increased risk of developing certain infections and disorders because of their underlying disease, poor nutrition, or use of immunomodulating medications. Vaccinations and diagnostic tests and screenings can help lessen the risk. The Influenza Vaccine is needed every year to help protect against the flu. The taking immunomodulating medications should be Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention every year. Women who have IBD and who are People who have IBD and are taking or plan to take an immunomodulating medication or biologic agent should be Screening for skin cancer every year and should use People at risk of decreased bone density (osteoporosis) should have a Bone density testing . 