Conventional Medicine Approach
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Conventional treatment for IBD generally includes a mix of the following:
- Medications
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Antibiotics
- Corticosteroids
- Biologics
- Immunomodulators
- Surgery
- Remove the diseased bowel segment
- Full Colectomy
- Proctocolectomy
- Ileal pouch with ileostomy bag
These medications can be helpful but some raise the odds of getting more serious infections and others can cause serious side effects such as widespread fluid retention, agitation and insomnia.