What's the difference between IBS and IBD?
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.
What IBD symptoms are common in women?
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.
Can I manage my IBD diet at home?
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.
Which foods help reduce IBD flares?
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.
What is IBD hard gel?
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.
Is there an IBD gel for pain?
Yes. Certain topical gels may include anti-inflammatory preparation like the mesalamine to give local effect on the lower digestive tract.
Where can I find a gastroenterologist in Houston?
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.
What does an IBD specialist do?
A specialist in IBD will test, refers, prescribes relevant examinations (scopes, x-rays, Labs), develops tailored medications, follow-up, and modify interventions.
How is IBD therapy given?
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.
How do I manage IBD constipation?
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.
Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG
| Updated 03-17-2026