How is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treated?
Doctors treat IBD in order to improve symptoms and decrease the amount of inflammation. Treatment for IBD may include: • dietary changes • lifestyle changes like stress reduction • medicine • surgery The recommended treatment for IBD depends on: • the type and severity of symptoms • location of disease • complications People who have mild or no symptoms may not need treatment at all. But most people with IBD take medicine to control their symptoms. And many people with severe IBD need surgery to control the disease.
