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Tired of feeling isolated because of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD? We can help. VCU Health provides the highest level in diagnostics and treatment for IBD, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. We have the most advanced equipment, state of the art treatments and an internationally acclaimed clinical staff with expertise and certifications in a range of specialties.
Inflammatory bowel diseases are chronic, intermittent intestinal inflammations that are thought to result from inappropriate responses by the immune system to bacteria normally found in the intestine. Inflammatory bowel diseases include:
IBD occurs frequently in young people, with a peak age of onset between ages 15 and 30. The symptoms of IBD are relentless and include:
Because IBD is difficult to diagnose and find the best treatment, here are reasons why patients choose VCU Health for their IBD management: