Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
The small intestine and large intestine play an essential role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and normal bowel function. Disorders affecting the intestines may cause abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, constipation, blood in stool, weight loss, anaemia, or changes in bowel habits. Some intestinal disorders are functional and do not damage the bowel, while others may cause inflammation, ulcers, narrowing, bleeding, or long-term complications. Persistent or recurrent symptoms should be evaluated to identify the underlying cause and begin appropriate treatment. Dr. Dipankar Das provides comprehensive evaluation and management of intestinal disorders using blood and stool tests, colonoscopy, biopsy, advanced imaging, and individualized medical treatment.
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of chronic immune-mediated conditions that cause ongoing inflammation within the digestive tract. The two main types are: - Crohn’s Disease, which may affect any part of the digestive tract and can involve the full thickness of the bowel wall - Ulcerative Colitis, which affects the large intestine and rectum IBD is different from IBS. Unlike IBS, IBD causes visible inflammation and may lead to ulcers, bleeding, narrowing, fistulas, nutritional deficiencies, and other complications.
Common Signs & Symptoms
Common Causes & Risk Factors
How is it diagnosed?
Treatment
Why early diagnosis matters
Early treatment can control inflammation, promote healing, reduce hospitalizations, prevent bowel damage, and improve long-term quality of life.
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