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Confidence Is a Beautiful Thing
When it comes to digestive conditions, you deserve to be informed and empowered. Take charge of your health with whole-person care for IBD, IBS, Crohn's and more at our Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, a recognized Center of Excellence.
The more knowledge you empower yourself with, the more beneficial your conversations with doctors and specialists can be. For example, these two conditions sound similar, but have different symptoms and treatment approaches.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) occurs when the body’s immune system attacks parts of the digestive system, which can cause several inflammatory conditions, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. While there is no cure for IBD, treatments often successfully reduce and control the symptoms.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects the natural movement of the intestines during digestion, which leads to uncomfortable symptoms such as cramping, abdominal pain, gas, bloating mucus in the stool, diarrhea and/or constipation. Treatments to relieve symptoms can range from dietary changes to medications.
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Recognized by The Leapfrog Group
The following AdventHealth facilities have been recognized as some of America’s highest-rated hospitals for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety:
- AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
- AdventHealth Apopka
- AdventHealth Celebration
- AdventHealth Daytona Beach
- AdventHealth DeLand
- AdventHealth East Orlando
- AdventHealth Fish Memorial
- AdventHealth Kissimmee
- AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach
- AdventHealth Orlando
- AdventHealth Waterman
- AdventHealth Winter Park
Know the Difference: IBD and IBS
Whole-person care empowers you to take your health into your own hands. Going beyond the traditional, you’ll have access to multiple programs and resources that target long-lasting lifestyle changes, emphasizing diet and exercise to nourish your sustained well-being. It’s all about helping you feel whole again — in body, mind and spirit.
At AdventHealth, our world-renowned physicians provide many of the latest lifestyle, medical, surgical and endoscopic options on your road to recovery. Providing individualized care plans, our specialists are here to help you with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and a range of similar conditions.
Our clinical team is highly acclaimed and stands at the forefront of IBD research nationwide. It’s patient stories like yours that help us deliver insights and treatment programs that push innovation and offer support — for the body, mind and spirit.
Nearly 2 million Americans currently suffer from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with an estimated 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Take a moment to learn more about this condition and you’ll find just how easy it can be for you to manage. This guide answers questions like:
- What are the symptoms of IBD?
- Are there any serious risks with the condition?
- What’s the best way to manage it?
- Will my IBD go into remission?
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Medical Management
Treatment usually begins with the prescription of antibiotics and, at times, more complex anti-inflammatory medications to correct your condition. Other medications include aminosalicylates, corticosteroids, immunomodulators and biologic therapy drugs. As always, every treatment plan is customized to meet your individual needs.
Discover a Variety of Treatments
There are a number of treatments and procedures to help you overcome the difficulties you’ve been experiencing with IBD. Let’s schedule a good time for you to sit down with one of our specialists and discuss your best path forward for healing and getting back to a normal life.
Lifestyle Management
The next step of your treatment plan often involves simple new eating habits. While IBD isn’t caused or cured by diet, we believe that infusing more cooked vegetables, lean meats, poultry and other select foods into your regimen will reduce your symptoms and make life easier for you every day.
Surgical Management
It’s true that medication and dietary adjustments are not always enough for every case of IBD. Surgery may be required, and it can often cure your condition. Although many can find relief with medication and changes in their diet, sometimes surgery is the best option for care in certain cases. After discussing it together, your doctor will explain the range of various treatment techniques, and determine which ones are right for you.
Endoscopic Management
You may decide on a follow-up endoscopic balloon dilation procedure after your initial surgery to reduce postoperative risk. Not only is this procedure minimally invasive, it’s been proven to enhance the preservation of your bowel tissue. Please consult your doctor to learn the best treatment strategy for you.
You may have been suffering from IBD for weeks, months or years. Don’t wait another day to learn how you can take control of your condition and get back to leading a more free life.
The Freedom to Feel Your Best
Personal support is here when you need it. From initial diagnosis all the way through each stage of the recovery process, you'll have a designated team member who can help with scheduling and answer questions about treatment, therapy and more.
Putting You First
From the Start
Our expert doctors and nurses are nationally acclaimed thought leaders dedicated to improving the level of digestive care for our patients.
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Advance Digestive Care
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#1 Hospital in Greater Orlando
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Leaders in Digestive Care
AdventHealth Orlando is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of America’s best hospitals for gastroenterology and GI surgery.
Nationally Recognized for Patient Safety, Quality and Transparency
The Leapfrog Group has exclusively recognized AdventHealth with the Emerald Award in 2022 for remarkable achievements and leadership in patient safety, quality and transparency by a health care system, including maintaining a culture of excellence throughout all levels of the organization. Delivering consistent, high-quality, whole-person care is our priority, and we’re honored to be the first health care system to earn this award.