Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment

Understanding IBD

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) comprises chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the digestive tract. At BGC Hospital, we provide comprehensive care for both major types of IBD: Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

Types of IBD

• Crohn's Disease: Inflammation throughout the digestive tract
• Ulcerative Colitis: Inflammation and ulcers in the large intestine
• Microscopic Colitis: Inflammation visible only under microscope

Common Symptoms

• Chronic diarrhea
• Abdominal pain and cramping
• Blood in stool
• Fatigue
• Reduced appetite
• Unintended weight loss

Treatment Options

Non-Surgical Treatments

• Medications
• Dietary modifications
• Lifestyle changes
• Regular monitoring

Surgical Treatments

• For Crohn's Disease:
  • Diseased bowel segment removal
  • Strictureplasty
  • Fistula repair
• For Ulcerative Colitis:
  • Colectomy
  • Proctocolectomy with J-pouch
  • Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis