Crohn's Disease Doctor in Orlando, FL
What About Crohn's Disease, Colitis, and IBD in Orlando Patients?
Are you looking for an Orlando gastroenterology doctor who understands and treats Crohn’s Disease?
Maybe you suffer from this disease and are looking for ways to treat it. Or perhaps you’ve dealt with it your whole life and want to explore new treatment options.
What is Crohn's Disease?
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)–a chronic condition in which the lining of the digestive tract is severely inflamed. Inflammation may result in sores and internal bleeding. Crohn’s Disease symptoms occur in the gastrointestinal tract, anywhere between the mouth and the anus. Flare-ups of the condition lead to emergency room visits, discomfort, and complications.
The cause of Crohn’s Disease is unknown, but doctors speculate that genetics and environmental issues are contributing factors.
Symptoms of Crohn's Disease
The most common complaint of patients who have Crohn’s Disease is extreme abdominal pain and cramping. Other symptoms include frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, frequent bowel movements, and fatigue.
People who cope with Crohn’s disease may live relatively normal lives until a flare-up occurs. However even in day to day routines, they manage the unpredictable nature of symptoms by changing their diet, skipping meals, or avoiding going out in public.
Physicians at Orlando Gastroenterology understand this disease and can provide solutions and treatments to help minimize the impact of symptoms.
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is another form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis differs from Crohn’s disease in that symptoms only occur in the large intestine, specifically in the rectum and colon.
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
IBD and IBS cause similar symptoms; however, the damage that Inflammatory Bowel Disease causes is permanent and sometimes requires surgery. IBS can generally be managed with medication.
How Does a Doctor Diagnose Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD)?
A doctor first conducts a physical examination of the patient and gathers medical history information. A colonoscopy or endoscopy may follow to identify signs of inflammation in the digestive tract. Tissue from abnormal areas of the lining may be biopsied. Other tests may be run, such as barium x-rays, MRIs, blood work, and examination of stool samples.
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What About Crohn's Disease, Colitis, and IBD in Orlando Patients?
Are you looking for an Orlando gastroenterology doctor who understands and treats Crohn’s Disease?
Maybe you suffer from this disease and are looking for ways to treat it. Or perhaps you’ve dealt with it your whole life and want to explore new treatment options.
What is Crohn's Disease?
Crohn’s disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)–a chronic condition in which the lining of the digestive tract is severely inflamed. Inflammation may result in sores and internal bleeding. Crohn’s Disease symptoms occur in the gastrointestinal tract, anywhere between the mouth and the anus. Flare-ups of the condition lead to emergency room visits, discomfort, and complications.
The cause of Crohn’s Disease is unknown, but doctors speculate that genetics and environmental issues are contributing factors.
Symptoms of Crohn's Disease
The most common complaint of patients who have Crohn’s Disease is extreme abdominal pain and cramping. Other symptoms include frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, frequent bowel movements, and fatigue.
People who cope with Crohn’s disease may live relatively normal lives until a flare-up occurs. However even in day to day routines, they manage the unpredictable nature of symptoms by changing their diet, skipping meals, or avoiding going out in public.
Physicians at Orlando Gastroenterology understand this disease and can provide solutions and treatments to help minimize the impact of symptoms.
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is another form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative colitis differs from Crohn’s disease in that symptoms only occur in the large intestine, specifically in the rectum and colon.
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
IBD and IBS cause similar symptoms; however, the damage that Inflammatory Bowel Disease causes is permanent and sometimes requires surgery. IBS can generally be managed with medication.
How Does a Doctor Diagnose Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD)?
A doctor first conducts a physical examination of the patient and gathers medical history information. A colonoscopy or endoscopy may follow to identify signs of inflammation in the digestive tract. Tissue from abnormal areas of the lining may be biopsied. Other tests may be run, such as barium x-rays, MRIs, blood work, and examination of stool samples.
