Monday, 12 February, 2024
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease day
Dr. Rakesh Sringeri, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Kauvery Hospital, Bengaluru, provides insights into Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) on May 19th, 2023. IBD includes ulcerative colitis, affecting the large bowel, and chronic disease, which can affect any part of the digestive tract. The exact cause remains unclear, but genetic and environmental factors are believed to contribute. Symptoms include abdominal pain, weight loss, and blood in stools. Diagnosis involves blood tests, stool tests, and colonoscopy. Treatment includes anti-inflammatory medications and biologics for severe cases.