4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Pedi Poll
Today's Poll
Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
No, it should be used only after drug sensitivity report
Yes, under guidance of an infectious disease expert
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD)
Prof. (Dr) Sharad C Shah
Consultant Gastroenterologist
Ex Head Department of Gastroenterology
Sir J J Hospital & Grant Medical College
Hon Gastroenterologist - Sir H N Hospital
Hon Gastroenterologist - Jaslok Hospital
Hon Gastroenterologist - Breach Candy Hospital

Q. What is the treatment of IBD?
A. The treatment of IBD consists of using 5-ASA and if necessary steroids. These drugs have had excellent results and have saved the lives of thousands of patients.

Q. Can IBD be cured? Does it require life long treatment?
A. The word "cured" may not apply. However, the patient remains symptom free or in remission for a long time. Theoretically patient would require life long treatment.

Q. How serious is IBD? What are its complications?
A. Normally Inflammatory Bowel disease is not a serious condition. However, occasionally it can land up in life threatening complications.
The commonest minor complications are:
Nutritional deficiency
Nutritional deficiency
Weight loss
Weight loss

The major complications are severe bleeds or toxic megacolon.

Gastrointestinal Disorders : Expertise Views
Gastrointestinal Disorders : Expertise Views
Gastrointestinal Disorders : Expertise Views
Gastrointestinal Disorders : Expertise Views
Gastrointestinal Disorders : Frequently Asked Questions
Gastrointestinal Disorders : Frequently Asked Questions
Gastrointestinal Disorders : Frequently Asked Questions
Gastrointestinal Disorders : Frequently Asked Questions
 
 
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