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…
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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…
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