Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is characterised by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The recognition of alarm symptoms, raised levels of inflammatory markers or an elevated faecal calprotectin level should prompt referral to a gastroenterologist for appropriate assessment and treatment. New treatment targets and improved therapies are available. Patients with IBD are often under- or inappropriately treated. Anxiety and depression are common in patients with IBD and should be addressed as a part of multidisciplinary and individualised management.
Modern Medicine – Issue 6 2023
