Diagnosis
IBD is not a pleasant topic of discussion, but it is important to clearly communicate symptoms and complications to a medical professional for the most effective treatment. Patients with IBD should keep detailed records of their symptoms, flare ups and food intake to give their doctor a clearer picture of the disease and the best treatment regimen.
Talking to Your Doctor
Because IBD symptoms can often mask themselves as other conditions, it is important to keep your doctor as informed as you…
Endoscopy
An endoscopy is a diagnostic test used to identify and diagnose many GI track aliments including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The test uses a flexible tube with a…
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is one of the standard endoscopic procedures used to diagnose Chrohn's disease. This procedure involves snaking a fiberoptic tube through the rectum to view the…
Hot Topics
As I sat home with my three sick girls today an episode of The Doctors blared in the background. The show's topic was self diagnosing and it discussed a beautiful high school girl who had gone undiagnosed with IBD for years. It wasn't until she…
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