Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic disorder that is characterized by inflammation of the digestive system. These two outweigh one another so that Crohn disease can affect any section of the gut, and ulcerative colitis can only affect the colon. In contrast to IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), IBD results in observable destruction and inflammation that is visible on either an endoscopic examination or an x-ray.
The symptoms of IBD in individuals are subject to change, though some of the symptoms may include:
ID is caused or precipitated by the combination of factors:
A patient-oriented and full-service solution to IBD, GastroDoxs provides a high-quality diagnostics, pre-medication plan, and patient assistance, all in the same place. We are a caring staff that provides the most innovative medicine in the form of biologics, nutrition, endoscopy, and infusion, to make your experience gain permanent relief. Don't let IBD hold you back. Today, of all day, make your call to our clinic in Houston or reserve your appointment online and begin your path to improved digestive wellness and living a better and healthier life.
We've successfully treated more than 6K patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.
With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients
Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.
The inflammation and visible damage in the digestive tract produced by IBD are real whereas IBS does not produce inflammation or tissue damage and is treated with diet and lifestyle modification.
IBD and its symptoms may include fatigue, pain in joints, increased severity of months and mood swings in women with IBD alongside low iron (anemia) during the intercourse.
Yes. Connect with our GastroDoxs team to define and prevent trigger food types, select dishes that are gut-specific, and create your own regime of nutrition which could be adhered to at home.
Consuming foods with large amounts of omega-3s in them (such as salmon) and the lean protein sources (such as chicken, turkey) will help decrease the inflammation and maintain the health of the gut.
The intestine is the location that an IBD hard gel attempts to reach to release medication in a slow format to provide more acute inflammation Treatment and to heal better.
Yes. Certain topical gels may include anti-inflammatory preparation like the mesalamine to give local effect on the lower digestive tract.
GastroDoxs is a houston-based company that rents board-certified gastroenterologists and an expert in IBD to diagnose, treat, and provide support to gastroenterologist colleagues in regard to your digestive health needs.
A specialist in IBD will test, refers, prescribes relevant examinations (scopes, x-rays, Labs), develops tailored medications, follow-up, and modify interventions.
The treatment of IBD can be made in symptoms that are taken in a pill, administered via an injection, conducted through an infusion process at our clinic or through clinical research that focuses on a new drug.
To alleviate constipation associated with IBD, deficit in drinking of sufficient water, adventuriously consume 700g loop around fiber (cooked vegetables, oats) as well as communicate with your provider regarding secure use of stool softeners.
