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 can about your condition. Be sure to track your symptoms and what you eat along with medications you are on. The more information you can provide your doctor, the better.
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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 encountered include symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and complications such as colon cancer. In…
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Jennifer Rackley, Health Guide, commented on IBD and Misdiagnosis: What is the… I totally agree with you on the list issue. I spend a huge part of my…
Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, answered pain and bleeding post colonoscopy and… Hi Ann, There are a number of possibilites, but not being a…
Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, answered uncontrollable bowel movements... Hi Renee, You don't mention if you have been diagnosed with Inflammatory…
Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, answered diverticuitis then colostomy/iliostomy… Hi Shelley, I'm sorry, but I just can't answer your question.…
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