Dr. Christopher Fan is a gastroenterologist who has specialized in an area of inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn and ulcerative colitis in Houston, Texas. Houston born, he received his undergraduate degree in bioengineering, Rice University and got his medical degree at Duke University. He also polished his abilities with an internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University. He is conducting his research on the development of disease and side effects of immunotherapy on the gut microbiome. Dr. Now fan is associated with Houston Methodist Hospital where he provides a high-level patient-centered care.
IBD covers such chronic diseases as Crohn`s disease and ulcerative colitis that lead to the inflammation of the digestive tract. Such conditions result in such symptoms as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fatigue.
IBD is diagnosed by using a mixture of medical history, physical tests, laboratory work as well as imaging studies such as colonoscopy. Endoscopy examinations assist in visualizing the alimentary canal.
The best methods are anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, biologics, and surgery, which is performed in certain instances. The treatment plan is individualized along with the condition and level of the patient.
Nowadays, the combination of IBD cannot be cured, although it is possible to treat it and reduce the symptoms. The management is concerned with the long-term remission and a reduction of the flare-ups.
IBD symptoms could be managed with changing the diet, stress management, and frequent exercise. Dr. Fan underlines the individual approach to provide an optimal care and symptom management to every patient.
