Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Intestinal Problems Center - South Gate, CA
South Gate Gastroenterologist Doctors for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Intestinal ProblemsType of Physician: Gastroenterologist What is a Gastroenterologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners focus on the stomach, intestines, colon, liver, and gallbladder (digestive organs). The gastroenterologist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and they consult with surgeons when abdominal operations are indicated. Specialty: Gastroenterology Common Name: GI Doctor Gastroenterologist Doctors in South Gate * Multi Health Care Medical Group  Gastro-Digestive Medical Group  Gastro-Digestive Medical Group  LAC / Martin Luther King Jr General Hospital  Steven J Weiss MD  Gastro Digestive Medical Group  Frischer Medical Group  Western Healthcare  Ethelred Carter MD  Conrad A Cox MD  Internal Medicine Specialists Medical Groups  White Memorial Medical Group  Jun-Ichi Ohara MD  David Shih MD  Matsumoto Internal Medicine  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Mark Li MD  USC Internal Medicine  Coast Gastroenterology Group  William Essilfie MD  Jose Pantoja MD  Drs Sial & Cohen  West Gastroenterology Associates  Digestive Disease Center  Drs Sial & Cohen  West Gastroenterology Associates  William P Stuppy MD  Gastroenterology Consultants  Firmin Ho MD  Lisandro Quinones MD  Abdul Alaama MD  Ho S Bae MD  Laser Endoscopy Medical Group  Barry Morguelan MD  Anastacio Pinzon MD  B Raymond Lim MD & Myoza T Lim MD  Martin H Lee MD  Jin H Suh MD  Dennis Chan MD  Chia-Chi G Lai MD  Kwok-Leung Chung MD  Chun Yen Hsu MD  Shih Lin Lue MD  West Gastroenterology Associates  Paul Choi MD  Coast Gastroenterology  Coast Gastroenterology  Coast Gastroenterology  Coast Gastroenterology  Yong Tai Lee MD  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Long Beach Gastroenterology Associates  Pyoung I Kwon MD  Robert A Mecum MD  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Derek M. Dobalian MD  Harbor UCLA Medical Foundation  Thomas S Lam MD  Richard L Parks MD & Barton Ueki MD  Mingquan Bussarakum MD  Talbert Medical Group  Robert J Mehler MD  William Loebman MD  Tavitian Gastroenterology Medical Group  Tavitian Gastroenterology Medical Group  Tavitian Gastroenterology Medical Group  Vincente Villa Jr. MD  West Gastroenterology Associates  West Gastroenterology Associates  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants Medical Group  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants Medical Group  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants Medical Group  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants Medical Group  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants Medical Group  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants Medical Group  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants  Alliance Digestive Disease Consultants Medical Group  Artoon Arakel MD  Ioana A Bina MD Inc  Tu Tran MD  California Pancreatic Biliary Institute  California Pancreatic Biliary Institute  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Rangarao Panguluri MD  Gastroenterology Associates  Gastroenterology Associates  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties  Kaiser Permanente Harbor City Mixed Specialties South Gate, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Intestinal Problems of IBD)Read the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Intestinal Problems of IBD) article » What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are known as the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). The precise cause of IBD remains unknown. These diseases are believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and non-genetic, or environmental factors (for example, infections) that interact with the body's immune (defense) system. When the intestinal immune system does not function properly, many white blood cells accumulate in the inner lining (mucosa) of the gut. The white cells then release chemicals that lead to tissue injury (inflammation). This inflammation of the mucosa can cause diarrhea, which is the most common symptom of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, with or without the intestinal complications.
What are the intestinal complications of IBD?
The intestinal complications of IBD occur when the intestinal inflammation is severe, extends beyond the inner lining (mucosa) of the intestines, is widespread, and/or is of long duration (chronic). For example, severe mucosal inflammation can cause ulcers, bleeding, and toxic megacolon (a condition in which the colon widens, or dilates, and loses its ability to properly contract). Inflammation that extends beyond the inner lining and through the intestinal wall is responsible for strictures (scarring that causes narrowing of the intestinal wall) and fistulas (tubular passageways originating from the bowel wall and connecting to other organs or the skin). Strictures, in turn, can lead to bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine (SIBO). If the inflammation of the small bowel is widespread, malabsorption of nutrients can be a complication. Chronic inflammation can also be associated with colon cancer. The majority of IBD patients experience periods during which their disease intensifies (flares) or subsides (remissions). Although most patients require medication for IBD, they are ... Read the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Intestinal Problems of IBD) article » Recommended Reading Related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Intestinal Problems of IBD)What is colitis?Colitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the colon and is associated with diarrhea, pain, and blood in the stool. There are numerous reasons for the colon to become inflamed including:
Anatomy of the colon The colon is a hollow, muscular tube that receives products of digestion from the small intestine and ultimately eliminates them from the body through the anus. The colon is located in the abdomen and has numerous sections that are named based on their location. Colitis can affect different sections of the colon.
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