Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Diagnosis, Treatment Advancements, and More | Mass General Brigham

What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? What is the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease? How is IBD diagnosed? Ashwin Ananthakrishnan, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Gastroenterologist, Massachusetts General Hospital, explains how diet and lifestyle changes, in conjunction with other treatment options, can help treat IBD, and how today’s research is leading to advances for future treatments.

0:00 - Intro
0:10- What is IBD?
1:15 - Ulcerative colitis VS. Crohn's
1:31- Diagnosis
1:58 - Treatment
3:37 - Diet & lifestyle
4:44 - Today's Advancements

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Diagnosis, Treatment Advancements, and More | Mass General Brigham