Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

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Inflammatory bowel disease, a condition that can lead to inflammation of gastrointestinal tract impacting various parts of GIT

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is comprised of two major disorders:

  • Ulcerative colitis
  • Crohn's disease

Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have distinct pathologic and clinical characteristics. There are theories about their pathogenesis but it still remains poorly understood.

All of the following things have been associated with inflammatory bowel disease:

  • Alterations in intestinal mucus
  • A high number of bacteria within the mucus
  • Increased intestinal permeability
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What can contribute to ibd

Dysbiosis most likely contributes to IBD

  • There have been multiple large studies that link an acute gastroenteritis event to getting diagnosed with IBD within 6 months of that event
  • There is a five fold increase of developing IBD after an IBS diagnosis
  • There is also a noted increased risk of developing IBD within a 12 month period following a Salmonella or Campylobacter gastroenteritis
  • 25 to 30 % cases of Genetic predisposity
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Antibiotics and IBD

In a meta-analysis of 11 observational studies that included 7208 patients diagnosed with IBD, antibiotic exposure was significantly associated with an increased risk of Crohn's disease but not as strongly for ulcerative colitis
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NSAIDS, Aspirin and IBD

Cyclooxygenase-mediated disruption of the intestinal epithelial barrier associated with aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use can affect the interaction between the gut microbiome and immune cells in the intestine lining. NSAIDs and aspirin alter platelet aggregation, the release of inflammatory mediators, and microvascular response to stress, which are key events in the pathogenesis of IB
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Diet and Disease Development

Food antigens are thought to trigger an immunologic response resulting in the development of IBD. Specific pathogenic antigens have not been identified however Data is inconsistent about the exact diet that triggers IBD but a
a standard diet high in processed, fried, and sugary foods are associated with an increased risk of developing Crohn's disease, and likely also ulcerative colitis

IBD imparis Nutrient absorption

Many nutrients are absorbed by the terminal ileum

  • Bile acids
  • B12
  • Folate
  • Vitamin D
  • Vitamin K
  • Magnesium

Hallmark Symptoms of IBD Disease

  • Fatigue
  • Abdominal pain
  • Prolonged diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • Fever
  • Recatl bleeding-Specifical with Ulcerative colitis
  • Urgency to defecate

How do we help ?

  • Right diagnosis test (in undiagnosed cases or new cases)
  • Nutrition assessment
  • Right supplementation
  • Anti-inflammatory protocols
  • Holistic approach
  • Decrease medication usage
  • increase the quality of life

IBD is a chronic & replacing condition. Our program works by helping you to Understand the etiology, and pathophysiology of the disease and holistic management of ibd to improve nutrient absorption, decrease inflammation, support gut health, and help you to keep the condition in remission.