What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) – which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis – is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the intestinal tract and can negatively impact your quality of life. Symptoms related to IBD can vary from mild to severe and can include abdominal pain, bloody stools, persistent diarrhea, weight loss, and other gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms. These symptoms can be associated with non-GI symptoms such as joint pain, mouth ulcers, eye inflammation, and more.
When you come to ARC for IBD treatment, you can be assured you will receive dedicated care from our IBD experts based on modern, evidence-based medical practices. Our goal is to develop a personalized treatment plan that will help bring relief to your digestive system and improve your quality of life.
Meet our IBD team
Meet our incredible team of experts committed to improving the lives of our patients with IBD. Our team consists of highly trained, compassionate providers who are experienced in the latest IBD treatment advancements and work closely with your primary care provider to coordinate your care.
Diagnosis and evaluation
Our experienced gastroenterology team carefully evaluates and conducts diagnostic tests to properly diagnose patients with IBD. Some of the standard tests we use to determine if you have IBD include blood tests, stool samples, imaging, and endoscopy and/or colonoscopy.
Treatments for IBD
Your ARC gastroenterologist will recommend treatment options depending on the severity of your IBD. Treatment options may include infusion therapy and/or drug-based management to control inflammation in the GI tract and/or surgery to help you achieve remission.
Dietary adjustments may also be recommended to help alleviate symptoms. However, it's important to note there is currently no evidence to support the use of dietary changes as a cure for IBD.
Not managing, or improperly managing your IBD can lead to serious complications, including worsening inflammation, colon cancer, emergent surgeries and hospitalizations, and other severe health problems.