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Crohn's Colitis Doctor - Dr. Scott Liu
Crohn's colitis is a long-term inflammatory bowel disorder that brings about inflammation along the whole colon wall thereby leading to pains and diarrhea. Dr. Scott, GastroDoxs in Houston, offers the diagnosis and tailor-made treatment-including diet, medications and procedures- to improve the quality of life.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Common Causes and Risk Factors
A family history of IBD
Immune system dysfunction
Changes in gut bacteria
Examples of environmental triggers are stress or diet.
Smoking, and it can increase the symptoms.
Signs and Symptoms
Suffering or aching in the stomach after taking the food.
Constant diarrhea with blood in certain instances.
Sudden, acute urgency to visit the bathroom.
Fatigue and unexplainable weight loss.
Fever during disease flares
In a couple of cases joint pains, or skin issues.
How Dr. Scott Diagnoses This Condition?
Dr. Scott uses a step-by-step approach:
Medical History and Exam
He investigates how your stomach has been paining, history of a gallbladder or liver issues, what you eat and how you live and the things that are likely to cause this pain like high levels of blood cholesterol or weight gain.
Blood Tests
To rule out any other upper abdominal discomfort etiology we order liver functioning tests (AST, ALT, ALP) and bilirubin and pancreatic enzymes.
Imaging Studies
Abdominal ultrasound to determine a presence of cholesterol, wall thickening and polyps of the gallbladder.
HIDA scan to ascertain the ejection of the gallbladder, and to establish the emptying capacity of the gallbladder.
Advanced Testing (if needed)
The number of cases is dependent on the usage of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) or MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) to provide detailed images of the gallbladder and bile ducts.
Treatment
Our Team offers a full range of care for Crohn's colitis.
1. Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Reducing the number of meals to help reduce the symptoms.
Preventation and learning of trigger foods through an individual nutrition plan.
Cases of adequate hydration by taking water are also necessary.
Commencement of stress relieving activities such as light exercise or meditation.
Regularity of dietary management and shifts: use of a dietician.
2. Medications
To treat mild inflammation, 5-ASA drugs are used.
Short-term corticosteroid rescue of flares.
Immunomodulators to supplement excessive immune response.
Biologic treatment of moderate and severe disease and sustainment.
Monitored regularly and adjusted to the response to the therapy.
3. Minimally Invasive Procedures and Surgery
Dilation of constrained lumen colonic which is done through an endoscope.
Laparoscopic hysterectomy to remove seriously damaged tissue in case the need arises.
Strictureplasty to enlarge strictures without resection of bowel pieces.
Multifaceted imaging and endoscopic management of particular instruments of intervention.
Dr. Scott Liu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over six years of experience and a background in military medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, completed his Internal Medicine residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and finished his Gastroenterology fellowship through the National Capital Consortium. Dr. Liu provides comprehensive care for a broad range of digestive conditions, including abdominal pain, acid reflux, liver disease, chronic diarrhea, and colon cancer screening. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and is known for his disciplined, patient-focused approach and clear communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the difference between ulcerative and Crohn colitis?
The crohn colitis can attack through any of the layers of the colon and can be issued in patches as compared to the ulcerative colitis which only attacks the lining of the colon in a continuity form.
ICD-10 of Crohn colitis?
IDC-10 50K codes Crohn colitis. This code is used to do medical records and insurance billing.
Will dietary and lifestyle change prevent flares?
Yes. Changes in diet including eating of small and frequent meals and trigger foods individually can also be useful in reducing the frequency of flare-ups. Water and relief of stress also contribute to the reduction of the number of flare-ups.
Which are the medications that are taken to treat Crohn colitis?
5-ASA drugs can be used in mild disease, transient flare with steroid treatment and immunomodulators and biologic therapy to treat moderate and severe cases.
In which case is surgery performed when there is Crohn colitis?
The final practice in case of failure of the medication and lifestyle changes or the occurrence of such complications as strictures is surgery or endoscopic surgeries.
What was I to pay a visit to Dr. Scott?
Reservation and visit GastroDoxs or call our office at Houston. We also place well in the Montrose, the Heights and further neighborhoods.
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