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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) includes conditions that cause chronic inflammation of the bowel. IBD is caused by an interaction of environmental and genetic factors leading to the body having an overly active immune system response to a disturbed gut microbiome. IBD affects everyone differently just like no two children are alike. Though there is presently no cure for IBD, there are highly effective treatments which allow most children with these diseases to feel well and have excellent outcomes. We are highly skilled at finding just the right combination of treatments to address your child’s IBD and help him or her step into a brighter future.
To diagnose IBD, it is vital evaluate (by camera under the microscope) the tissue lining of your child’s intestines and colon to determine the type of IBD and thereby customize the best treatment plan. These tests also allow us to measure the extent and severity of inflammation and track improvement. We use the following diagnostic and imaging tools:
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