If you have recurring severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue and weight loss, we can help you find the cause. At Guthrie gastroenterology, we can diagnose and treat inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD can cause life-threatening complications. It is important to seek treatment if you are experiencing symptoms.
What is inflammatory bowel disease or IBD?
Inflammatory bowel diseases include any disorder that causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.
Types of IBD include:
- Ulcerative colitis: long-term inflammation and sores in the colon and rectum
- Crohn’s disease: inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract
How is inflammatory bowel disease diagnosed?
The most definitive test for diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease is a colonoscopy. Other tests for inflammatory bowel disease can include flexible sigmoidoscopy, single balloon or push enteroscopy and wireless capsule enteroscopy. Each test allows your doctor to see the inside of the colon and small intestine. A blood test might also be used.
How is inflammatory bowel disease treated?
IBD can be treated with medications, bowel rest and surgery. At Guthrie, the gastroenterology team works with you to find the right treatment for you.
We diagnose and treat digestive issues at Guthrie Gastroenterology including colon cancer, GERD, Crohn’s disease, ulcers, ulcerative colitis.
Guthrie gastroenterology helps patients with persistent abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or difficulty swallowing.
A colonoscopy is a screening test that allows the doctor to look for abnormalities inside your colon.