Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are two of the primary inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). Ulcerative colitis primarily affects the colon and the rectum while Crohn’s primarily affects both the colon and the small bowel. However, inflammation may be present anywhere in the GI tract and may affect the entire thickness of the bowel wall. Both diseases are chronic in nature and tend to relapse. Traditional treatments for IBDs are surgical, anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant medications (corticosteroids for example), antibiotics, anti-diarrheal, pain relievers, and supplements.
Key factors with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Inflammation
Abnormal microflora in the gut
Autoimmune component
Overreaction of the immune system
Genetic susceptibility
Complications from Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Crohn’s Disease
- Abdominal pain/cramps
- Bowel blockage
- Constipation
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Fistulas
- Loss of appetite
- Night Sweats
- Persistent diarrhea
- Rectal bleeding
- Weight loss
Ulcerative Colitis
- Abdominal pain
- Blood/pus in stool
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Frequent, recurring diarrhea
- Rectal bleeding
- Reduced appetite
- Tenesmus
- Weight loss
How Oxford Recovery Center Can Help
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy decreases inflammation, oxygenates the entire body, stimulates the growth of new healthy blood vessels, and releases stem cells, up to 800% more after twenty sessions. In ulcerative colitis, the oxygenation of tissues, reduction in inflammation, and increase in circulating stem cells all work together to promote healing of the mucosa. Research shows a high rate of complete healing of complications related to Crohn’s Disease such as fistulas and pyoderma gangrenosum without requiring surgical interventions.
Naturopathic Consultation
Dr. Kiran, our Naturopathic Doctor, offers nutritional counseling, herbal and supplement options based on blood work and symptom profile. She also offers specialty testing that includes MaxGen nutritional genetics testing as well as neurotransmitter testing. She has extensive experience in Family Medicine and Functional Medicine and her goal is to achieve optimal health and wellness by getting to the root cause of the symptoms.
Supporting Research
Adjunctive Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Refractory Crohn’s Disease: An Observational Study
The Fundamental Basis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
*Information gathered from the research articles and sources above
Therapies at Oxford Recovery Center
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Physical Therapy and Suit Therapy
QEEG/Neurofeedback with Real-time Brain Imaging
Naturopathic Services
Dr. Kiran, our Naturopathic Doctor, offers nutritional counseling, herbal and supplement options based on blood work and symptom profile. She also offers specialty testing that includes MaxGen nutritional genetics testing as well as neurotransmitter testing.