IBD, The Symptoms, Treatment Options & Patient Impact

TREATMENTS AND DIET TO HELP MANAGE IBD

Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms of IBD and prevent them returning.

You may want to research further to find more information about the following treatments:

DIET

There is no one diet fits all for IBD. The best diet is one that meets individual nutritional needs and helps manage individual IBD symptoms.

ï Anti-inflammatory Diet (IBD-AID) ï Autoimmune Protocol Diet (AIP) ï Crohn’s Disease Exclusion Diet (CDED)

MEDICINES

ï Aminosalicylates or Mesalazines - reduce inflammation in the gut ï Immunosuppressants - such as steroids or azathioprine - reduce the activity of the immune response ï Biological and Biosimilar medicines – antibody-based treatments given by injection that target a specific part of the immune response ï Antibiotics

LIFESTYLE

ï Avoid foods that trigger attacks ï Take nutritional supplements when needed ï Manage stress: support from family and friends, support groups, and therapists ï Exercise and relaxation methods like meditation can also help