Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease services offered in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

If you experience appetite changes, blood in your stool, stool changes, or abdominal pain and cramping, you might have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). At Platinum Digestive Health in Rancho Cucamonga, California, board-certified gastroenterologists Bhavesh Patel, MD, and Hussein Abidali, DO diagnose and treat IBD to restore your quality of life and prevent complications. Schedule an evaluation at Platinum Digestive Health by phone or request one online today.

FAQs for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a disorder that causes digestive tract inflammation. Common forms of inflammatory bowel disease include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which can lead to bothersome or severe side effects when not addressed by a medical specialist. At the first sign of a digestive system disorder, see the Platinum Digestive Health specialists for an evaluation.

Diarrhea
Rectal bleeding
Blood in your stool
Unintentional weight loss
Fatigue
Abdominal pain
Abdominal cramping
Reduced appetite

While the cause of IBD isn't always known, its risk factors include:

Immune system malfunctions
Family history of IBD
Being a young adult
Smoking
Taking certain medicines

Adopting healthy habits may reduce your chance of developing IBD, but you can't necessarily avoid the condition if you have specific risk factors.

Your Platinum Digestive Health provider can diagnose inflammatory bowel disease after reviewing your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms. They may recommend blood testing, stool tests, a colonoscopy, an endoscopy, a capsule endoscopy, or a flexible sigmoidoscopy to obtain detailed images of the inside of your digestive tract.You might be a candidate for X-rays, an MRI, a CT scan, or additional imaging procedures.

Your personalized IBD treatment plan depends on your specific condition and its severity. A Platinum Digestive Health provider may recommend one or more of the following treatments:

Making diet changes
Limiting dairy foods
Drinking more fluids
Eating smaller meals
Taking multivitamin supplements
Not smoking
Taking medications
Reducing stress
Getting regular exercise
Trying biofeedback
Undergoing surgery

You may be a candidate for more than one IBD treatment. Your specialist tailors each to your personalized needs and desired results. They follow up with you routinely to ensure effective health outcomes.