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The best way to find the best gastroenterologist is to start with your general practitioner.
Most major hospitals also have a bowl clinic and asking at the clinic will often get you a few good suggestions. Contact your local chapter of the Crohn's and colitis foundation for good referrals also as they deal with all things intestinal. You do not have to see a doctor you know nothing about, ask questions, most Crohn's patients are happy to share "war" stories.
What else can I help you with?
Where can I find out more about diet for crohns disease?
The best tips for managing any health condition will come from one's own medical doctor, as he or she is familiar with your individual circumstances and can tailor advice to your individual needs. Failing this, some excellent advice is available on the websites for WebMD and the Mayo Clinic as well as CCFA.
Does crohns disease have a cure?
Crohn's Disease does not currently have a cure; however, scientists and researchers are working hard to find one!
Why do Jewish people have a higher risk of getting Crohns disease?
Having the answer to this question would go a long way in helping to find a cure. It is not known why certain ethnic groups are more predisposed to getting Crohns disease.
Where can I find more information on crohns disease diet?
With colitis, there are foods that you shouldn't eat and foods that you should eat. Some foods you should eat are fatty greasy or fried foods and sauces (butter, margarine, and heavy cream), and also limit the dairy you consume.
Will crohns disease be auto decline for health insurance?
In most cases yes. Crohns disease patients find it very difficult to get standard and affordable health/life insurance. Premiums for diagnosed patients when available tend to be very high.
What is the cause of Crohns disease?
The causes of Crohns are unknown, much more research needs to be done. If researchers could find a cause then a cure would quickly follow. Right now there is neither a cause nor a cure identified.
Where can I find more information on diet for crohns disease ?
When dealing with a diet to reduce the side effects of crohns disease you might want to reduce the amount of foods you consume that leave behind residue such as alcohol carbonated beverages and other foods like butter etc.
How often is bariatric surgery for Crohns patients needed?
The best I can tell you is that bariatric programs with a large number of patients and with long-term follow-up may be able to offer statistics of patient numbers with Crohns. I am aware that a study was planned in 2006 but I have not been able to find the results. Bariatric surgery for Crohns patients would likely be low since active Crohns disease causes rapid weight loss and nutritional deficiencies. Doctors often recommend that patients with severe Crohns beef up a little as a hedge against the next crisis. Morbidly obese Crohns patients are not common.
When testing for Colitis and Crohns do you have to be having active symptoms for the colonoscopy to find the disease?
No Even when Crohn's is in remission there are obvious sign of disease in the bowel easily identified by you doctors. Crohns leaves scars in the lining of the intestines and even inactive disease will show up on close inspection. Biopsy results after the colonoscopy will confirm the presence of Crohn's.
Is Crohn's dominant?
The actual crohns "gene" (if there is one) has not yet been isolated. When it is, it will probably be found to be recessive. Many families with parents who have Crohns have children who do not have the disease and must go back several generations to find one who does. Studies are ongoing.
Can you get crohns disease if family members had it?
A correlation between the risk of presenting with Crohns and family history is indeed noted. It is not necessarily passed from parent to child but many patients find a family history of gastrointestinal problems. A person's genes and environmental factors both seem to play a role in the development of Crohn's disease.
What happens when crohns has spread too far to operate?
Crohns disease treatment is not just managed by operations. There are many drugs that can be used to reduce symptoms. Surgical removal of the diseased areas are usually the last option used by doctors in the treatment of Crohns and when a part of the bowel is removed, less severely affected areas of the organ can still be treated with medicine. If a doctor has told you the disease has gone too far, find another doctor.
