What new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are being studied?
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered:The surgeons and researchers at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital continue to be interested in futuristic treatments for colorectal diseases including endolumenal surgery, which involves performing operations from within the bowel itself and not relying on abdominal incisions. Continued research is being performed so these operations may be available for IBD patients in the future.
The surgeons and researchers at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital continue to be interested in futuristic treatments for colorectal diseases including endolumenal surgery, which involves performing operations from within the bowel itself and not relying... More -
Riverside Health System answered:Researchers are studying many new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These include new medicines, such as new biologic therapies. Researchers are also studying whether fish or flaxseed oils can help fight the inflammation in IBD. Some evidence supports using probiotics to treat some types of diarrhea and a form of IBD called pouchitis. Probiotics are "good" bacteria that may improve the balance of bacteria in your digestive system. Some researchers are hoping to develop new therapies by studying probiotics.
This answer is based on source information from The National Women's Health Information Center.
Researchers are studying many new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These include new medicines, such as new biologic therapies. Researchers are also studying whether fish or flaxseed oils can help fight the inflammation in IBD. Some... More
