ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program for Regeneron and Sanofi | June 2023-Large Intestine IBD and IBS (in Disease)

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Video Summary

The video discusses the differences between Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBD includes conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which primarily affect the small and large intestine. Crohn's disease can occur anywhere from the mouth to the anus, whereas ulcerative colitis starts at the rectum and involves only the colon. The video explains the different characteristics and complications of these conditions, such as transmural inflammation in Crohn's disease and inflammation limited to the mucosa in ulcerative colitis. Diagnosis of IBD requires clinical assessment, physical examination, radiographic, endoscopic, and pathologic findings. Treatment options for IBD include various medications, with the goal of improving the patient's quality of life, achieving clinical and endoscopic remission, and histologic healing. The video also briefly discusses microscopic colitis, another form of inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome, a functional GI condition. Treatment options for IBS include dietary modifications, fiber supplements, psychological evaluation, and medications based on specific symptoms. The speaker addresses questions related to repeat colonoscopies for IBD and the management of symptoms in the community.

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Olufemi Kassim, MD

Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

IBD

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Crohn's disease

ulcerative colitis

diagnosis of IBD