Inflammatory bowel disease (IDT) is an inflammatory disease of the esophagus. It causes inflammation of the esophagus, especially the small intestine and large intestine, and ulcers. Gradually the esophagus may become thinner.
The exact cause of this long-term disease is not yet known. However, the disease is more common in western countries. Although rare in our country, the number of victims is not very low. The rate of infection is increasing day by day.
Ways to recognize
IBD There are many symptoms of IBD. This type of disease can cause sores on the face. There may be thin stools with abdominal pain and severe abdominal pain. It can be caused by ulcers or when the esophagus becomes thin. The esophagus may become blocked. Is vomiting. Stomach bloating. At this stage there is no way but to have surgery.
There may be pain in the joint. Skin problems can occur. May cause bleeding from the skin. May cause eye problems. However, most small intestines and that part of the small intestine have problems with the large intestine.
Blood goes with the thin stool. There are many reasons for bleeding in the toilet. In the case of IBD, usually fresh blood is given, but the blood can also be given separately. Bleeding may occur before or after bowel movements. Thin bowel movements occur five to six times a day. As previously thought, diarrhea has occurred. In fact, it is not diarrhea. This is due to inflammation in the esophagus.
Treatment of IBD Treatment of
IBD once started has to be continued. In this case, I would tell the patients, if there is blood in the stool or anything else in the stool, then they must seek the help of a specialist gastroenterologist. Because IBD has world class treatment in Bangladesh.
Unfortunately, this is not the case with most patients. It takes almost a lakh of rupees for a patient to take medicine. Medications are usually taken for eight consecutive weeks. The great thing is, IBD can be controlled, not completely cured. Although we can provide maximum treatment, it is not possible for patients to take it.