ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program OPEN | April 2022-Session 10 - Large Intestine

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Video Summary

The video discusses inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It explains that IBD is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect different parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, while ulcerative colitis is limited to the colon. The video describes the symptoms of Crohn's disease, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and weight loss, and explains how the inflammation in the GI tract can lead to complications like bowel obstruction and fistulas. It also discusses the diagnosis of IBD, which involves a combination of symptoms, lab tests, imaging, and colonoscopy. The video emphasizes the goals of treatment, which include achieving clinical and endoscopic remission, and mentions various medications and surgical options available. Additionally, the video briefly touches on microscopic colitis, which is characterized by chronic inflammation seen at a microscopic level, and IBS, a functional GI disorder that is diagnosed based on symptoms and can be managed with lifestyle modifications, medications, and psychotherapy. No credits are given.

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Gauree Konijeti, MD, MPH

Keywords

inflammatory bowel disease

Crohn's disease

ulcerative colitis

irritable bowel syndrome

gastrointestinal tract