May 15, 2023 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Most people have stomach problems occasionally. Usually, it’s due to an infection or a virus and the discomfort is short-lived. But for those living with inflammatory bowel disease, the painful flare-ups can be a life-long struggle. It can quite literally affect...
Jul 28, 2021 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
For those who have frequent bouts with abdominal pain, IBD or inflammatory bowel disease may be the cause. It is estimated that about 1.6 million adults in the US suffer from IBD with as many as 70,000 new cases being diagnosed each year. At Pinnacle GI Partners, we...
Jul 9, 2021 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Two specific diseases are classified as IBD or Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. The nutritional needs for each of these diseases and for individual patients may vary widely. If you need to, ask your primary care physician to refer you to a...
Jul 1, 2021 | Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a group of conditions that include ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Both conditions affect the GI or gastrointestinal tract which is the part of the body that digests the food you consume. Both diseases cause inflammation in the...
