Inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any GI segment; colitis refers to colon involvement.

Why Do I Need Management?

To control symptoms (pain, diarrhea), heal mucosa, and prevent strictures/fistulas.

How Should I Prepare?

  • Review current medications and recent imaging.

What Happens During Management?

  • Medication: Corticosteroids for induction, immunomodulators, biologics (adalimumab).
  • Endoscopy/Imaging: Periodic colonoscopy or MR enterography to assess disease.
  • Nutrition: Exclusive enteral nutrition for pediatric patients; dietitian support.

What Can I Expect Afterwards?

  • Improvement in weeks; maintenance therapy to sustain remission.

Risks & Possible Complications

  • Fistulas, strictures
  • Malnutrition, bone loss

Follow-Up

  • Colonoscopy every 1–3 years for colon cancer surveillance if colonic disease present.
  • Imaging for small-bowel disease as indicated.