Crohn's and Biologics--- At What Point Should They Be Used?
For years, the treatment of Crohn's disease has been based on a "step-up" approach in which therapies with the least toxicity are used early, and subsequent therapies are then added due to lack of response or toxicity. Unfortunately, agents with low efficacy such as the... Read more
Changes in bowel movements can be concerning, but how do you know when and if you need to seek help?
A change in bowel movements can be a difficult problem to figure out. Everybody's gastrointestinal tract functions differently. While most people move their bowels one to two times a day, some people go three to four times a day, while... Read more
There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very different. IBS is a functional disorder of the intestines, in which structurally, there is no pathology. The intestines in IBD however, are inflamed or ulcerated. Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease are types... Read more
Dr. Eisner answers questions about the causes of IBD, treating Crohn's with Tysabri, and surgery for Ulcerative Colitis. If you are wondering about these same issues read more to find the answers! 1. How common are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease and do we know what causes the two diseases? The incidence of... Read more
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease typically have great and warranted concerns about what they should eat. While diet is most likely not a major factor in the inflammatory disorder in these patients, it may play some role, and certainly can affect their symptoms. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease typically effect different parts of the... Read more
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