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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can impact a patient’s quality of life and their daily activities. The experts at the Bumrungrad Digestive Disease (GI) Center have a deep understanding of IBD and advanced treatment option to help patients regain their quality of life. With a team of highly experienced specialists and state-of-the-art technology, we provide accurate and timely diagnoses and treatments. We consider holistic care important and focus on personalized patient care, with treatment plans and nutritional advice appropriate for each patient, along with close long-term follow-up. Our goal is to help patients improve their quality of life by controlling symptoms and reducing the chances of recurrence.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions that cause chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. The exact cause is unknown. There are two main types of inflammatory bowel disease: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
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Crohn's disease
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Symptom
While the main cause of IBD currently remains unknown, studies show that a combination of factors may contribute to IBD development, including:
Ancestry or Genetic Factors
Individuals of Caucasian descent have a higher incidence of IBD compared to those of Asian ancestry. Certain genetic variations may also increase the risk of developing IBD.
Immune System Factors
Chronic abnormal immune response.
Environmental and Social Factors
Viral or bacterial infections in the gut can trigger an overactive immune system and produce a variety of inflammatory substances that lead to gastrointestinal inflammation.
Other Risk Factors that Trigger IBD
Certain lifestyle behaviors such as a low-fiber diet, overly processed / fast food consumption, smoking, and chronic stress.
History taking and physical examination To help with the diagnosis
Screening To look for inflammatory markers and rule out other diseases such as infection.
Colonoscopy To assess the severity of the disease
Advanced imaging CT scan or MRI to assess the extent of the lesion and to look for complications.
The main goal of IBD treatment is to relieve symptoms, reduce inflammation in the intestines, prevent possible complications, and improve the quality of life of the patient.
Medications: Use of a variety of medications as part of individualized drug treatment including anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, and biologic drugs.
Surgery (if necessary) If conservative treatment proves ineffective or in case of complications, such as intestinal strictures or fistulas, the damaged part of the intestine may need to be removed or a rectal abscess may need to be surgically drained.
Long-term follow-up: Monitoring for inflammation and complications involves using CT or MRI scans, as well as colonoscopy, to assess intestinal wall ulceration and screen for colon cancer.
Our multidisciplinary team of doctors and other professionals consists of highly experienced gastroenterologists and teams involving nurses, dietitians, colorectal surgeons and psychologists.
State-of-the-art diagnostic technologies such as colonoscopy, CT scan of the colon and the abdomen, and genetic analysis provide accurate diagnoses.
Personalized treatment programs are designed and planned according to the needs of each patient, which may include medications, behavioral changes and innovative treatments such as immunotherapy.
Intestinal rehabilitation programs to help restore and strengthen the intestines, including nutrition counseling, physical therapy and stress management.
Comprehensive patient care services, with an emergency hotline for convenient and rapid access to treatment, and long-term follow-up services to prevent recurrence and to enhance sustainable quality of life.
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