The indeterminate colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and displays the features of both the Crohn and ulcerative colitis. This term is used when the physicians cannot quite identify one of them, but only one out of them, after the colonoscopy and at the time of the biopsy. The kind of therapy will be helped by early diagnoses.
The symptoms can vary, but the most frequent ones can be:
No specific reasons are known only that several factors may cause it:
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K52.3 is ICD-10 of indeterminate colitis.
The blurred characteristics between the ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease can be seen in indeterminate colitis and it is difficult to ascertain which of the two is this type.
It can be too tough but when diagnosed at the right time and treatment administered properly bring positive results then treatment can be administered, hence this recorder good quality of life.
The symptoms may be managed by changing the diet, but most of the patients need to be placed on medications whether aminosalicylates, steroid medicine, or biologic drugs to address the inflammation.
To rule out other forms of IBD diagnosis of the said condition is normally conducted by performing colonoscopy with biopsy and at other times by using imaging tests to exclude the conditions.
An operation is the last care in case other treatments of the same type such as medicines and lifestyle changes fail to treat persistent or pronounced symptoms. We employ top surgeons where needed in Houston.
Yes. We would also recommend you to local and online support groups in Houston that will assist you to cope with your state and share experiences with other individuals.
The stress, infections, certain foods, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are some of the triggers. It is through the management of flares that a flare frequency can be reduced.
The active symptoms are after that followed by normal visit period of 3-6 months. Follow ups that were recommended by the doctor may be lesser than usual after stabilization.
GastroDoxs in Houston is an institution that focuses on any type of IBD, including indeterminate colitis, that is custom-designed and treated with nutrition, counseling and support.
