Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract that encompasses two main types: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Living with IBD poses challenges, and individuals with this condition need to manage it with the help of a gastroenterologist, or GI doctor. In this article, we'll discuss everything there is to know about inflammatory bowel disease, including the risks it poses to digestive and overall health. We will also cover the ... [Read More]
Ulcerative Colitis
Facebook Live: COVID-19 & Immunosuppressants
COVID-19 & Immunosuppressants: Why it Might Be Dangerous for People with Autoimmune Conditions to Stop Taking Their Medications Join us on Wednesday, 4/22/20 at 12:00PM CST Since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, Austin Gastroenterology has received a tremendous amount of calls from concerned patients asking if they should discontinue their immunosuppressant medications or infusion therapy. To help support patients with autoimmune conditions such as Inflammatory ... [Read More]
Have You Heard About Austin’s First Spin4 Crohn’s & Colitis Cures Event?
Austin is teaming up with Spin4 Crohn’s & Colitis Cures to hold its first-ever cycling event! Come join us for this exciting day of fun, athletics, and giving back. An estimated 3 million Americans live with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These are chronic and debilitating digestive diseases that affect the health and quality of life of so many around us. Spin4 Crohn’s & Colitis Cures holds indoor cycling events across the country to help support individuals living with these ... [Read More]
The Difference Between IBS and IBD
Do you have frequent abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation? Maybe you feel good some of the time, but other times you are just miserable. It might be that you think that you have eaten something bad, or that you have a food intolerance. Sometimes, this can be the case. However, if you are experiencing these kinds of symptoms frequently, it is probably time to go discuss it with a doctor. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can also cause these types ... [Read More]
