The IBD Clinic team reviews how inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is diagnosed. Topics include:
what is IBD
what is the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
who gets IBD
symptoms of IBD
if you think you have IBD, what information do you need to give your physician to make a diagnosis
The team discusses the disease history of IBD, overarching goal of medical therapy, and what a patient should expect. Throughout, the team answers general questions about IBD posed by patients and other health care practitioners.
Presenters:
Dr. Richard Fedorak, Gastroenterologist specializing in IBD
Dr. Leo Dieleman, Gastroenterologist specializing in IBD
Dr. Karen Kroeker, Gastroenterologist specializing in IBD