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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for conditions that cause the digestive system to inflame, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
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Treatment for IBD depends on the cause, but life-long treatments and lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of flare-ups.
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Home remedies such as supplements, vitamin D, aloe vera gel, turmeric, and bromelain may also be effective in relieving symptoms of IBD.
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Medical treatments such as antibiotics and surgery, as well as lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, quitting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and avoiding certain medications, may also be used to treat IBD.
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Additionally, complementary and alternative medicine such as probiotics may be used to help manage symptoms.
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IBD is a condition that is not known to have a specific cause, but it is believed to be caused by an immune system malfunction, gene mutations, and heredity. Risk factors for developing IBD include age, race or ethnicity, family history, smoking, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and certain medications. Treatment for IBD includes lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, quitting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and avoiding certain medications, as well as medical treatments such as antibiotics and surgery.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) - Symptoms and causes
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Summary
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for conditions that cause the digestive system to inflame, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Treatment for IBD depends on the cause, but life-long treatments and lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of flare-ups. Home remedies such as supplements, vitamin D, aloe vera gel, turmeric, and bromelain may also be effective in relieving symptoms of IBD.
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Treatment: The goal of inflammatory bowel disease treatment is to reduce the inflammation that triggers your signs and symptoms. In the best cases, this may lead not only to symptom relief but also to long-term remission and reduced risks of complications. IBDtreatment usually involves either drug therapy or surgery.
Clinical Trials: Explore Mayo Clinic studiestesting new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition.
Lifestyle and Home Remedies: Sometimes you may feel helpless when facing inflammatory bowel disease. But changes in your diet and lifestyle may help control your symptoms and lengthen the time between flare-ups.
Alternative Medicine: Many people with digestive disorders have used some form of complementary and alternative medicine. However, there are few well-designed studies of the safety and effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine. Researchers suspect that adding more of the beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that are normally found in the digestive tract might ...
Coping and Support: IBDdoesn't just affect you physically — it takes an emotional toll as well. If signs and symptoms are severe, your life may revolve around a constant need to run to the toilet. Even if your symptoms are mild, it can be difficult to be out in public. All of these factors can alter your life and may lead to depression. Here are some things you can do...
Preparing For Your Appointment: Symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease may first prompt a visit to your primary health care provider. However, you may then be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating digestive disorders (gastroenterologist). Because appointments can be brief, and there's often a lot of information to discuss, it's a good idea to be well prepared. Here's s...
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