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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

Dr. Eisner Answers Your IBD Questions: Steriods & Antibiotics

I have been taking Pentasa for my Crohn's disease and had been doing well until recently. My doctor wants to now change me to a steroid, Entocort. I am nervous about steroids, but he says it is safe. What do you think? Entocort is a nonsystemic steroid used to treat Crohn's disease. Because only about 10% of the ingested drug gets into... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/15/2008, comments (0)

Other Conditions to Consider When IBD Symptoms Flare

I have Crohn's Disease and have been doing fairly well of late. My only significant symptom is increased gas and bloating associated with mild diarrhea. My doctor feels that I might have bacterial overgrowth. What is this and what is the treatment? The gastrointestinal tract is not sterile. There are large amounts of bacteria present... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/13/2007, comments (2)

Introducing Dr. Todd Eisner

Hello everyone. My name is Todd Eisner, and I am a gastroenterologist in private practice in Boca Raton, Florida. Twice a month, we will be discussing topics involving different issues in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Issues that will be encountered include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and complications such as colon cancer. In... Read more Chevron

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