Q: Which doctor should I consult for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
A: An Immunologist or a Gastroenterologist should be consulted for IBD.
Q: What does it mean when you have an inflamed colon?
A: Inflamed colon is also referred to as inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, or ulcerative colitis. In any of these situations, the immune system reacts by causing inflammation in the body.
Q: What not to eat when you have ulcerative colitis?
A: You should avoid eating food made from whole grain flour, such as breads, cereals, pastas, and noodles.
Q: What is a bowel rest?
A: Bowel rest, an older treatment, may be recommended if your Crohn's disease is not responding to medications. Bowel rest involves giving your digestive system a break from eating any food by mouth. This typically involves taking in liquid nutrition through a tube that runs from your nose to your stomach or small bowel.
Q: Can a person die from Crohn''s disease?
A: IBD is not generally a fatal condition as medication can often ease symptoms when they flare up. But people can die as a result of a serious complication such as a perforated gut.
Q: What causes enteritis?
A: Enteritis is usually caused by eating or drinking substances that are contaminated with bacteria or viruses. It occurs in case of Crohn’s disease.
